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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.

LM59 VCF blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass134,337 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass114,545 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    578660193306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass88,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    157418934350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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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