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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 RFLMOT history

LB59 RFL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,873 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 RFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 RFL was last recorded at 173,873 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,901 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,972 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,873 miles
  • 2025 – 166,901 miles
  • 2024 – 161,287 miles
  • 2023 – 157,046 miles
  • 2022 – 152,392 miles
  • 2021 – 146,116 miles
  • 2020 – 139,253 miles
  • 2018 – 132,210 miles
  • 2017 – 126,901 miles
  • 2016 – 122,240 miles
  • 2015 – 115,968 miles
  • 2014 – 107,595 miles
  • 2012 – 92,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    876313228358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,873 miles (+6,972)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,873 miles
    Test number
    923295153434
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,901 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,901 miles
    Test number
    932996956781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail166,901 miles (+5,614)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,901 miles
    Test number
    194570605212
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,287 miles
    Test number
    512265370689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail161,287 miles (+4,241)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,287 miles
    Test number
    320631309029
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass157,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,046 miles
    Test number
    438384612526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail157,046 miles (+4,654)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,046 miles
    Test number
    898247131856
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,392 miles
    Test number
    225526246396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail152,392 miles (+6,276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,392 miles
    Test number
    368319586038
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass146,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,116 miles
    Test number
    504514295386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail146,116 miles (+6,863)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,116 miles
    Test number
    925110419163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass139,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,253 miles
    Test number
    438513898933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail139,250 miles (+7,040)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,250 miles
    Test number
    832973021898
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass132,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,210 miles
    Test number
    952116301031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light switch faulty

  16. Fail132,210 miles (+5,309)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,210 miles
    Test number
    783210333479
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light switch faulty

  17. Pass126,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,901 miles
    Test number
    594657184274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail126,900 miles (+4,660)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,900 miles
    Test number
    661557695899
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass122,240 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    731955214609
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass115,968 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,968 miles
    Test number
    740744910077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,595 miles (+14,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    328764434133
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt not checked

  22. Pass92,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    335019842311
    • NoteRunflat indicator on dash

Questions about LB59 RFL

Does LB59 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 RFL is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 RFL?
The MOT on LB59 RFL is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 RFL done?
LB59 RFL was recorded at 173,873 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has LB59 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 RFL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 RFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 RFL find?
LB59 RFL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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