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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.

LL59 BNZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass192,887 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass113,025 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    302656766061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,809 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    234683764836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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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