
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc
LL59 BNZMOT history
LL59 BNZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 192,887 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 BNZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 BNZ was last recorded at 192,887 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 7,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 185,623 miles · 12 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,264 miles
- Average per year
- 14,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 192,887 miles
- 2023 – 185,623 miles
- 2022 – 181,970 miles
- 2021 – 180,326 miles
- 2020 – 175,769 miles
- 2019 – 159,493 miles
- 2018 – 142,708 miles
- 2017 – 113,025 miles
- 2016 – 102,809 miles
- 2014 – 74,597 miles
- 2013 – 52,370 miles
- 2012 – 28,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside rear brake disc discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,887 miles (+7,264)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 192,887 miles
- Test number
- 360518005965
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
Pass185,623 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 185,623 miles
- Test number
- 248877917351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail181,970 miles (+1,644)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,970 miles
- Test number
- 691890876107
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass180,326 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 180,326 miles
- Test number
- 557068548497
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and oil filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and under trays
Fail180,326 miles (+4,557)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,326 miles
- Test number
- 771347588196
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and oil filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and under trays
Pass175,769 miles (+16,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 175,769 miles
- Test number
- 614436267885
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,493 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 159,493 miles
- Test number
- 730925193320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail159,489 miles (+16,781)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,489 miles
- Test number
- 527181254094
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass142,708 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,708 miles
- Test number
- 943470284812
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc discoloured
Fail142,707 miles (+29,682)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,707 miles
- Test number
- 363362561302
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc discoloured
Pass113,025 miles (+10,216)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,025 miles
- Test number
- 302656766061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,809 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,809 miles
- Test number
- 234683764836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,588 miles (+27,991)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,588 miles
- Test number
- 930285851755
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,597 miles (+22,227)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,597 miles
- Test number
- 746392334373
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass52,370 miles (+23,883)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,370 miles
- Test number
- 639585493277
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEmissions not detected
Pass28,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 28,487 miles
- Test number
- 485293312489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL59 BNZ
- Does LL59 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL59 BNZ expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 BNZ?
- The MOT on LL59 BNZ expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL59 BNZ done?
- LL59 BNZ was recorded at 192,887 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 14,717 miles a year.
- Has LL59 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 BNZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL59 BNZ 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 BNZ find?
- LL59 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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