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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 URUMOT history

LL59 URU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LL59 URU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,421 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 URU
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
5 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 URU was last recorded at 135,421 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 2,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,580 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,841 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,421 miles
  • 2024 – 132,580 miles
  • 2023 – 129,698 miles
  • 2022 – 124,529 miles
  • 2021 – 119,062 miles
  • 2020 – 117,045 miles
  • 2019 – 113,369 miles
  • 2018 – 104,211 miles
  • 2017 – 94,358 miles
  • 2016 – 85,014 miles
  • 2015 – 73,645 miles
  • 2014 – 63,413 miles
  • 2013 – 53,707 miles
  • 2012 – 51,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,421 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,421 miles (+2,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,421 miles
    Test number
    934143509789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,580 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,580 miles
    Test number
    694666909568
    • AdvisoryEngine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

  3. Fail132,564 miles (+2,866)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,564 miles
    Test number
    918528419366
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

  4. Pass129,698 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    108154550063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,615 miles (+5,086)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,615 miles
    Test number
    975323387788
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass124,529 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,529 miles
    Test number
    725313447820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,062 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    194542093593
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner side light not working

  8. Pass117,045 miles (+3,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    961296484708
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,369 miles
    Test number
    188570610237
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low at edges

  10. Fail113,369 miles (+9,158)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,369 miles
    Test number
    391958020092
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low at edges

  11. Pass104,211 miles (+9,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,211 miles
    Test number
    737405124643
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,358 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    394276468577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,014 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    626112345752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,972 miles (+11,327)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    255865273306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing bald patches (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    425793768861
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and wearing low at inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,645 miles (+10,232)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    576547654056
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and wearing low at inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,413 miles (+9,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    787390664219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,707 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    518539953204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    625357452357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 URU

Does LL59 URU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 URU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 URU?
The MOT on LL59 URU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 URU done?
LL59 URU was recorded at 135,421 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has LL59 URU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 URU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 URU 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 URU find?
LL59 URU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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