
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LL59 RZUMOT history
LL59 RZU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 184,305 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL59 RZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL59 RZU was last recorded at 184,305 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 10,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,460 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,845 miles
- Average per year
- 6,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,305 miles
- 2025 – 173,460 miles
- 2024 – 169,032 miles
- 2022 – 162,093 miles
- 2021 – 157,783 miles
- 2019 – 142,662 miles
- 2018 – 135,681 miles
- 2017 – 127,587 miles
- 2016 – 121,244 miles
- 2014 – 106,383 miles
- 2013 – 104,595 miles
- 2012 – 102,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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))
- 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))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Inner Brake pads not seen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,305 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 184,305 miles
- Test number
- 188916130030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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))
- 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))
Fail184,305 miles (+10,845)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,305 miles
- Test number
- 130778789521
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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))
- 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))
Pass173,460 miles (+4,428)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 173,460 miles
- Test number
- 108005068987
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,032 miles (+6,939)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 169,032 miles
- Test number
- 670086573491
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at limit acceptable (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm and close to cords - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,093 miles (+4,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 162,093 miles
- Test number
- 635217374356
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges 0mm and inner edges close to cords - recommend replacing now (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad at wear limit - replace pads now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass157,783 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 157,783 miles
- Test number
- 460874096596
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fail157,779 miles (+3,728)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,779 miles
- Test number
- 964570463088
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass154,051 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 154,051 miles
- Test number
- 619167005241
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp deteriorating on joint between flexi pipe and center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail154,044 miles (+11,382)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,044 miles
- Test number
- 780487633521
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp deteriorating on joint between flexi pipe and center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,662 miles (+6,981)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,662 miles
- Test number
- 925154966234
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,681 miles (+8,094)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 135,681 miles
- Test number
- 347383529413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,587 miles (+6,343)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 127,587 miles
- Test number
- 378011175357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,244 miles (+91)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 121,244 miles
- Test number
- 298369691441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail121,153 miles4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,153 miles
- Test number
- 445539711733
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass181,398 km
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 181,398 km
- Test number
- 168308985143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,383 miles (+1,788)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 775588784193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,595 miles (+2,066)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 104,595 miles
- Test number
- 845544523338
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteIncorrect tyre size fitted to rear axle
Pass102,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 102,529 miles
- Test number
- 717064812387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL59 RZU
- Does LL59 RZU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 RZU is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL59 RZU?
- The MOT on LL59 RZU is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL59 RZU done?
- LL59 RZU was recorded at 184,305 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
- Has LL59 RZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL59 RZU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL59 RZU 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 RZU find?
- LL59 RZU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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