
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
LL59 BNUMOT history
LL59 BNU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 194,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 194,336 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 BNU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 BNU was last recorded at 194,336 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 7,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 186,428 miles · 3 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,908 miles
- Average per year
- 14,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 194,336 miles
- 2021 – 186,428 miles
- 2020 – 173,223 miles
- 2019 – 162,220 miles
- 2018 – 148,582 miles
- 2017 – 137,540 miles
- 2016 – 116,872 miles
- 2015 – 98,673 miles
- 2014 – 80,015 miles
- 2013 – 65,482 miles
- 2012 – 48,766 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,336 miles (+7,908)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 194,336 miles
- Test number
- 175195761538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 186,428 miles
- Test number
- 201335834362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,428 miles (+13,205)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,428 miles
- Test number
- 634178701225
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH LAMPS (4.1.4 (c))
Pass173,223 miles (+11,003)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 173,223 miles
- Test number
- 183101993517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,220 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,220 miles
- Test number
- 618291536384
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image - lamps / light sources may not be fully compatible
Fail162,218 miles (+13,636)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,218 miles
- Test number
- 622767658838
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image - lamps / light sources may not be fully compatible
Pass148,582 miles (+11,042)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 148,582 miles
- Test number
- 199013577750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,540 miles (+20,668)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 137,540 miles
- Test number
- 673450992791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,872 miles (+18,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,872 miles
- Test number
- 458471190821
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass98,673 miles (+18,658)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 98,673 miles
- Test number
- 399299672666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,015 miles (+14,533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,015 miles
- Test number
- 619927534312
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,482 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,482 miles
- Test number
- 435008903433
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail65,482 miles (+16,716)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,482 miles
- Test number
- 466438203347
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,766 miles (+76)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,766 miles
- Test number
- 405094612386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront windscreen wipers worn/ smear
Fail48,690 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,690 miles
- Test number
- 626742312375
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront windscreen wipers worn/ smear
Questions about LL59 BNU
- Does LL59 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL59 BNU expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 BNU?
- The MOT on LL59 BNU expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL59 BNU done?
- LL59 BNU was recorded at 194,336 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 14,464 miles a year.
- Has LL59 BNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 BNU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL59 BNU 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 LL59 BNU find?
- LL59 BNU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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