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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LL59 YVCMOT history

LL59 YVC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LL59 YVC 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,680 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 YVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 YVC was last recorded at 137,680 miles on 1 May 2026, 15,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,937 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,743 miles
Average per year
8,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,680 miles
  • 2025 – 121,937 miles
  • 2024 – 108,958 miles
  • 2023 – 93,522 miles
  • 2022 – 86,980 miles
  • 2021 – 84,559 miles
  • 2020 – 82,985 miles
  • 2019 – 81,153 miles
  • 2018 – 76,312 miles
  • 2017 – 71,662 miles
  • 2016 – 68,241 miles
  • 2015 – 65,918 miles
  • 2014 – 47,250 miles
  • 2013 – 31,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    405851788408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail137,677 miles (+15,740)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    973906146115
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass121,937 miles (+12,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    129573869985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,958 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    620037686136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,894 miles (+15,372)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    712741275107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner lateral link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner lateral link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass93,522 miles (+6,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    163428500135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 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))
  7. Pass86,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    363349532664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,980 miles (+2,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    983852374210
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass84,559 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    664188165078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    936087015551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,985 miles (+1,832)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    963820182566
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass81,153 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    975964861647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,312 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    175227267430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass71,662 miles (+3,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    843780013745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass68,241 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,241 miles
    Test number
    894323858741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,240 miles (+2,322)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    460522497432
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass65,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,918 miles
    Test number
    958832800430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,918 miles (+18,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,918 miles
    Test number
    879588858459
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass47,250 miles (+15,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    806360004173
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass31,300 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    308520333003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL59 YVC

Does LL59 YVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 YVC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 YVC?
The MOT on LL59 YVC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 YVC done?
LL59 YVC was recorded at 137,680 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 8,030 miles a year.
Has LL59 YVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 YVC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 YVC 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 YVC find?
LL59 YVC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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