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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 USMMOT history

LL59 USM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 232,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

LL59 USM grey 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 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
232,985 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 USM
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
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 USM was last recorded at 232,985 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 9,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,019 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,966 miles
Average per year
14,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,985 miles
  • 2024 – 223,019 miles
  • 2023 – 211,104 miles
  • 2022 – 194,278 miles
  • 2021 – 185,302 miles
  • 2020 – 179,236 miles
  • 2019 – 170,709 miles
  • 2018 – 154,735 miles
  • 2017 – 136,311 miles
  • 2016 – 119,989 miles
  • 2015 – 100,484 miles
  • 2014 – 81,402 miles
  • 2013 – 63,863 miles
  • 2012 – 49,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (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.

  • Oil leak rear diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass232,985 miles (+9,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    232,985 miles
    Test number
    422081226755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,019 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    223,019 miles
    Test number
    234887961110
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail223,019 miles (+11,915)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,019 miles
    Test number
    750118210566
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass211,104 miles (+16,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    211,104 miles
    Test number
    964867766812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass194,278 miles (+8,976)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    194,278 miles
    Test number
    280602310039
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,302 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    185,302 miles
    Test number
    500100002176
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail185,302 miles (+6,066)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,302 miles
    Test number
    799340805333
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass179,236 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    179,236 miles
    Test number
    385319609477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,709 miles
    Test number
    888069497108
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail170,709 miles (+15,974)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,709 miles
    Test number
    986476080116
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,735 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,735 miles
    Test number
    378355852600
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail154,735 miles (+18,424)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,735 miles
    Test number
    635198415451
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass136,311 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,311 miles
    Test number
    948511634603
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail136,266 miles (+16,277)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    428013892942
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass119,989 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    899222901442
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail119,989 miles (+19,505)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    272193180779
    • DangerousOil leak
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,484 miles (+19,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,484 miles
    Test number
    154821672833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,402 miles (+17,539)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    277745064204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust clamp front to center broken
    • NoteFront wipers smear

  19. Pass63,863 miles (+14,054)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,863 miles
    Test number
    786980363257
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass49,809 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    676528292250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    326336592252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 USM

Does LL59 USM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 USM expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 USM?
The MOT on LL59 USM expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 USM done?
LL59 USM was recorded at 232,985 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 14,702 miles a year.
Has LL59 USM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 USM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 USM 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 USM find?
LL59 USM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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