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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

LL59 VTAMOT history

LL59 VTA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL59 VTA black 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,660 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 VTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 VTA was last recorded at 134,660 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,993 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,667 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,660 miles
  • 2025 – 132,993 miles
  • 2024 – 130,629 miles
  • 2023 – 122,504 miles
  • 2022 – 118,610 miles
  • 2021 – 111,640 miles
  • 2020 – 106,717 miles
  • 2019 – 100,434 miles
  • 2018 – 91,779 miles
  • 2016 – 84,232 miles
  • 2015 – 77,062 miles
  • 2014 – 73,505 miles
  • 2013 – 65,315 miles
  • 2012 – 49,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,660 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside front tyre is asymmetrical fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,660 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,660 miles
    Test number
    225761860548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass132,993 miles (+2,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,993 miles
    Test number
    203194303896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,629 miles (+8,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    313000056455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,504 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    505657331928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,328 miles (+3,718)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,328 miles
    Test number
    931634226066
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,610 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,610 miles
    Test number
    137494951144
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is asymmetrical fitted incorrectly
  7. Fail118,606 miles (+6,966)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    468443597877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is asymmetrical fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass111,640 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    226961576321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,717 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,717 miles
    Test number
    206360444560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,694 miles (+6,260)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    452250578950
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass100,434 miles (+8,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    776311345980
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel repaired/welded
  12. Pass91,779 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    928449526890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail91,712 miles (+7,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    298460063291
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass84,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    418746822295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,232 miles (+7,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    169512646192
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass77,062 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,062 miles
    Test number
    595396170391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,944 miles (+3,439)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    568465634933
    • FailureNearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber sweating
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake locked but could do with adjustment as out of balance
  18. Pass73,505 miles (+8,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    665092154327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass65,315 miles (+15,878)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    416415743463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    107355452330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 VTA

Does LL59 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 VTA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 VTA?
The MOT on LL59 VTA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 VTA done?
LL59 VTA was recorded at 134,660 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has LL59 VTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 VTA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 VTA 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 VTA find?
LL59 VTA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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