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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LL59 USVMOT history

LL59 USV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LL59 USV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,092 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 USV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 USV was last recorded at 97,092 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,483 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,609 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,092 miles
  • 2025 – 93,483 miles
  • 2024 – 89,348 miles
  • 2023 – 86,014 miles
  • 2022 – 82,078 miles
  • 2021 – 77,790 miles
  • 2020 – 72,823 miles
  • 2019 – 71,489 miles
  • 2017 – 66,933 miles
  • 2016 – 63,054 miles
  • 2015 – 51,463 miles
  • 2014 – 50,605 miles
  • 2013 – 41,296 miles
  • 2012 – 34,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,092 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,092 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,092 miles
    Test number
    614627385862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,483 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    493458956803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass89,348 miles (+3,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,348 miles
    Test number
    108589873162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  4. Pass86,014 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    428959849440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,078 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    415648241973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,790 miles (+4,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    247561657319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass72,823 miles (+1,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    516057787110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge shedding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass71,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    601576897821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail71,489 miles (+6)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    958003265042
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail71,483 miles (+18)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    178780281549
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts/tears on sidewalls not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts/tears on sidewalls not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail71,465 miles (+4,532)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,465 miles
    Test number
    878606330379
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing thin and have cuts/tears on inner and outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords
  12. Pass66,933 miles (+3,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    233133362437
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
  13. Pass63,054 miles (+11,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    339602736661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,463 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    467610275053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,605 miles (+9,309)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,605 miles
    Test number
    745665854284
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass41,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    849450873204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,294 miles (+103)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    348140873495
    • FailureNearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail41,191 miles (+7,186)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,191 miles
    Test number
    415011263209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass34,005 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    377584232353
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL59 USV

Does LL59 USV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 USV is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 USV?
The MOT on LL59 USV is valid until 21 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 USV done?
LL59 USV was recorded at 97,092 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has LL59 USV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 USV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LL59 USV 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 USV find?
LL59 USV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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