BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc
LM59 VLPMOT history
LM59 VLP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,948 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 VLP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 VLP was last recorded at 163,948 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 15,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,651 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,297 miles
- Average per year
- 7,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,948 miles
- 2025 – 148,651 miles
- 2024 – 139,721 miles
- 2023 – 134,041 miles
- 2022 – 128,667 miles
- 2021 – 123,021 miles
- 2020 – 115,392 miles
- 2019 – 111,160 miles
- 2018 – 109,779 miles
- 2016 – 107,754 miles
- 2015 – 102,927 miles
- 2014 – 97,035 miles
- 2013 – 90,531 miles
- 2012 – 66,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,948 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Play in steering rack inner joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,948 miles (+15,297)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,948 miles
- Test number
- 896451017968
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,651 miles (+8,930)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,651 miles
- Test number
- 684730488248
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,721 miles (+5,680)2 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 139,721 miles
- Test number
- 620756811170
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake light on (X2 brake pad wear wires broken)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread and multiple cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake effort low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass134,041 miles (+5,374)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 134,041 miles
- Test number
- 499831336408
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass128,667 miles (+5,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 128,667 miles
- Test number
- 925119540842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 123,021 miles
- Test number
- 937042651636
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail123,021 miles (+20)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,021 miles
- Test number
- 367377684300
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction danglers on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre warning light on on dashboard
Fail123,001 miles (+7,609)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,001 miles
- Test number
- 971755367800
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,392 miles (+4,232)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 115,392 miles
- Test number
- 626742291171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,160 miles (+1,381)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,160 miles
- Test number
- 172354649120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,779 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,779 miles
- Test number
- 912438765627
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel repaired by welding
Fail109,779 miles (+2,025)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,779 miles
- Test number
- 816117829997
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel repaired by welding
Pass107,754 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 107,754 miles
- Test number
- 440050762545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass102,927 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 102,927 miles
- Test number
- 805463304724
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low outer edge / also sidewall damaged
Pass97,035 miles (+6,504)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 97,035 miles
- Test number
- 205227094272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,531 miles (+24,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 90,531 miles
- Test number
- 669265313346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass66,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 66,357 miles
- Test number
- 469179212331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,357 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,357 miles
- Test number
- 747759612383
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LM59 VLP
- Does LM59 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VLP is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 VLP?
- The MOT on LM59 VLP is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM59 VLP done?
- LM59 VLP was recorded at 163,948 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
- Has LM59 VLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 VLP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM59 VLP 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 VLP find?
- LM59 VLP passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.
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