
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LM59 VCFMOT history
LM59 VCF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 134,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 134,337 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 VCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 VCF was last recorded at 134,337 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 14,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 119,812 miles · 12 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 14,525 miles
- Average per year
- 8,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,337 miles
- 2020 – 119,812 miles
- 2019 – 114,545 miles
- 2018 – 109,411 miles
- 2017 – 105,067 miles
- 2016 – 95,247 miles
- 2014 – 88,920 miles
- 2013 – 78,269 miles
- 2012 – 59,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
11 tests since 29 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,337 miles (+14,525)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 134,337 miles
- Test number
- 851879010005
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,812 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,812 miles
- Test number
- 232194730872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,545 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,545 miles
- Test number
- 578660193306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,411 miles (+4,344)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,411 miles
- Test number
- 605618066024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,067 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,067 miles
- Test number
- 148924206020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,228 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,228 miles
- Test number
- 640866862020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,247 miles (+6,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 95,247 miles
- Test number
- 276697463165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 88,920 miles
- Test number
- 157418934350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,920 miles (+10,651)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,920 miles
- Test number
- 485427734327
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass78,269 miles (+18,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 78,269 miles
- Test number
- 369458403398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,823 miles
- Test number
- 598643702367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM59 VCF
- Does LM59 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM59 VCF expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 VCF?
- The MOT on LM59 VCF expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM59 VCF done?
- LM59 VCF was recorded at 134,337 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 8,115 miles a year.
- Has LM59 VCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 VCF has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2014.
- Has the mileage on LM59 VCF 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 LM59 VCF find?
- LM59 VCF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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