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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc

LM59 VMFMOT history

LM59 VMF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LM59 VMF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
211,086 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VMF was last recorded at 211,086 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,856 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
10,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,086 miles
  • 2025 – 207,856 miles
  • 2024 – 206,348 miles
  • 2023 – 198,262 miles
  • 2022 – 192,184 miles
  • 2021 – 187,471 miles
  • 2020 – 183,860 miles
  • 2019 – 181,382 miles
  • 2018 – 174,448 miles
  • 2017 – 166,685 miles
  • 2016 – 159,095 miles
  • 2014 – 132,319 miles
  • 2013 – 113,792 miles
  • 2012 – 63,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,086 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    211,086 miles
    Test number
    581716610175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass207,856 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    207,856 miles
    Test number
    382033179424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass206,348 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    206,348 miles
    Test number
    340552936311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,262 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,262 miles
    Test number
    912585137452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,184 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,184 miles
    Test number
    300075248225
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass187,471 miles (+3,611)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,471 miles
    Test number
    637467674358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass183,860 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,860 miles
    Test number
    552448615211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,382 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,382 miles
    Test number
    996056176403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,448 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    174,448 miles
    Test number
    526199034078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail174,434 miles (+7,749)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,434 miles
    Test number
    370168405439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
  11. Pass166,685 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,685 miles
    Test number
    496136753237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,095 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    289987734308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,763 miles (+18,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,763 miles
    Test number
    248620356215
    • 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)
  14. Pass132,319 miles (+18,527)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    536368084283
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass113,792 miles (+10,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    396309503387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass102,888 miles (+38,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    319015223444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,994 miles
    Test number
    385309672403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,992 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    836739772246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM59 VMF

Does LM59 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VMF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VMF?
The MOT on LM59 VMF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 VMF done?
LM59 VMF was recorded at 211,086 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 10,782 miles a year.
Has LM59 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VMF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LM59 VMF 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 VMF find?
LM59 VMF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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