
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LL59 HMUMOT history
LL59 HMU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 160,259 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 HMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 HMU was last recorded at 160,259 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Dec 2018: 103,839 miles, lower than 127,048 miles on 4 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,234 miles · 27 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 5,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,259 miles
- 2025 – 149,180 miles
- 2024 – 137,588 miles
- 2022 – 132,463 miles
- 2021 – 127,501 miles
- 2020 – 119,670 miles
- 2019 – 110,901 miles
- 2018 – 103,839 miles
- 2017 – 127,048 miles
- 2016 – 121,097 miles
- 2015 – 113,032 miles
- 2014 – 105,075 miles
- 2013 – 94,071 miles
- 2012 – 85,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,259 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 160,259 miles
- Test number
- 713800828568
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,234 miles (+11,054)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,234 miles
- Test number
- 652107799659
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))
Pass149,180 miles (+11,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,180 miles
- Test number
- 177710624207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,588 miles (+5,125)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 137,588 miles
- Test number
- 709514821845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,463 miles (+4,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 132,463 miles
- Test number
- 739337074485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,501 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 127,501 miles
- Test number
- 413092250077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,670 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,670 miles
- Test number
- 990219302948
- 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))
Fail119,670 miles (+8,769)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,670 miles
- Test number
- 336612832444
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass110,901 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,901 miles
- Test number
- 145678055782
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,839 miles (-23,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,839 miles
- Test number
- 898746368481
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass127,048 miles (+5,951)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 127,048 miles
- Test number
- 582687600806
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass121,097 miles (+8,065)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 121,097 miles
- Test number
- 618281249975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,032 miles (+7,957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,032 miles
- Test number
- 194187997641
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,075 miles (+11,004)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 105,075 miles
- Test number
- 755775494223
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,071 miles (+8,210)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 94,071 miles
- Test number
- 305879683289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,861 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,861 miles
- Test number
- 299631532370
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,158 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 83,158 miles
- Test number
- 355469892425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LL59 HMU
- Does LL59 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 HMU is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 HMU?
- The MOT on LL59 HMU is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL59 HMU done?
- LL59 HMU was recorded at 160,259 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
- Has LL59 HMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 HMU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL59 HMU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL59 HMU find?
- LL59 HMU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from the diff.
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