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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 WNJMOT history

LB59 WNJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,257 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB59 WNJ was last recorded at 196,257 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 12,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,206 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,051 miles
Average per year
10,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,257 miles
  • 2024 – 184,206 miles
  • 2023 – 176,613 miles
  • 2022 – 164,664 miles
  • 2021 – 143,195 miles
  • 2020 – 131,643 miles
  • 2018 – 114,734 miles
  • 2016 – 95,718 miles
  • 2015 – 88,961 miles
  • 2014 – 77,602 miles
  • 2013 – 58,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front wheel bearing noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,257 miles (+12,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,257 miles
    Test number
    504472992860
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass184,206 miles (+7,593)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    184,206 miles
    Test number
    348750321874
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass176,613 miles (+11,949)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,613 miles
    Test number
    180438176237
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass164,664 miles (+21,469)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,664 miles
    Test number
    291894835126
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass143,195 miles (+11,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,195 miles
    Test number
    868931003992
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass131,643 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,643 miles
    Test number
    121595792443
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail131,643 miles (+16,909)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,643 miles
    Test number
    403155334284
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass114,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    583856557709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing noisy
  9. Fail114,734 miles (+19,016)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    922848750209
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing noisy
  10. Pass95,718 miles (+6,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    777352353833
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear upper suspension arm bushes
  11. Pass88,961 miles (+11,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    549869145126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,602 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    166801414427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail77,555 miles (+18,933)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    247050214070
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass58,622 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    545649833032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,516 miles1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    596071333003
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LB59 WNJ

Does LB59 WNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 WNJ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 WNJ?
The MOT on LB59 WNJ is valid until 1 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 WNJ done?
LB59 WNJ was recorded at 196,257 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 10,661 miles a year.
Has LB59 WNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 WNJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB59 WNJ 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 WNJ find?
LB59 WNJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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