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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 VFRMOT history

LB59 VFR is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 216,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2022
Mileage
216,876 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VFR was last recorded at 216,876 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 14,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
201,922 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
14,954 miles
Average per year
17,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 216,876 miles
  • 2020 – 201,922 miles
  • 2019 – 195,144 miles
  • 2018 – 181,498 miles
  • 2017 – 154,787 miles
  • 2016 – 137,100 miles
  • 2015 – 113,000 miles
  • 2014 – 95,139 miles
  • 2013 – 75,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,876 miles (+14,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,876 miles
    Test number
    236605492340
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass201,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    201,922 miles
    Test number
    812258061865
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail201,922 miles (+6,778)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,922 miles
    Test number
    679179032761
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass195,144 miles (+13,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,144 miles
    Test number
    911466475175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass181,498 miles (+26,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    181,498 miles
    Test number
    195472420383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    880495712820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  7. Fail154,787 miles (+17,687)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    774787918853
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  8. Pass137,100 miles (+24,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,100 miles
    Test number
    738236892868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    583653563028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail113,000 miles (+17,861)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,000 miles
    Test number
    158679870155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass95,139 miles (+19,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    385537414323
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass75,888 miles (+14,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    855182933321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    966023303042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VFR

Does LB59 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 VFR expired on 4 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VFR?
The MOT on LB59 VFR expired on 4 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 VFR done?
LB59 VFR was recorded at 216,876 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 17,441 miles a year.
Has LB59 VFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VFR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB59 VFR 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 VFR find?
LB59 VFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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