BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,979 cc
LB59 VFXMOT history
LB59 VFX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,642 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 VFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 VFX was last recorded at 79,642 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,885 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 757 miles
- Average per year
- 2,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,642 miles
- 2025 – 78,885 miles
- 2024 – 77,519 miles
- 2023 – 76,759 miles
- 2022 – 76,050 miles
- 2021 – 74,849 miles
- 2019 – 73,331 miles
- 2018 – 71,572 miles
- 2017 – 69,763 miles
- 2016 – 66,603 miles
- 2015 – 63,796 miles
- 2014 – 60,982 miles
- 2013 – 51,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,642 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nail in nearside front tyre
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,642 miles (+757)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,642 miles
- Test number
- 626494111820
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 78,885 miles
- Test number
- 503529414748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,882 miles (+1,363)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,882 miles
- Test number
- 548658024428
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,519 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 77,519 miles
- Test number
- 245352441127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail77,517 miles (+758)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,517 miles
- Test number
- 884450524637
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,759 miles (+709)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,759 miles
- Test number
- 343436452927
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Pass76,050 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,050 miles
- Test number
- 857458312627
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,047 miles (+1,198)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,047 miles
- Test number
- 128647161895
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,849 miles
- Test number
- 820205571358
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,849 miles (+1,518)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,849 miles
- Test number
- 748713831839
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,331 miles (+1,759)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,331 miles
- Test number
- 750771701656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,572 miles (+1,809)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 71,572 miles
- Test number
- 503454014352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,763 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,763 miles
- Test number
- 521317099935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,759 miles (+3,156)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,759 miles
- Test number
- 613228288242
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass66,603 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,603 miles
- Test number
- 648383881830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,796 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 63,796 miles
- Test number
- 439056375127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,982 miles (+28)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,982 miles
- Test number
- 526921884108
- DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail60,954 miles (+9,727)1 dangerous1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,954 miles
- Test number
- 155099864166
- DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmmisoin to clean to obtain a reading
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass51,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 51,227 miles
- Test number
- 269256073437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 VFX
- Does LB59 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VFX is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 VFX?
- The MOT on LB59 VFX is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 VFX done?
- LB59 VFX was recorded at 79,642 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
- Has LB59 VFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 VFX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB59 VFX 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 VFX find?
- LB59 VFX passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread, and 2 more.
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