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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LM59 VMJMOT history

LM59 VMJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LM59 VMJ blue 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,246 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VMJ was last recorded at 59,246 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,052 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,194 miles
Average per year
3,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,246 miles
  • 2025 – 55,052 miles
  • 2024 – 50,754 miles
  • 2023 – 46,355 miles
  • 2022 – 45,745 miles
  • 2021 – 44,406 miles
  • 2020 – 43,532 miles
  • 2019 – 42,124 miles
  • 2018 – 39,400 miles
  • 2017 – 35,590 miles
  • 2016 – 32,823 miles
  • 2015 – 27,751 miles
  • 2014 – 21,451 miles
  • 2013 – 16,591 miles
  • 2012 – 13,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,246 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,246 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    396919830448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,052 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    459723677266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,754 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    804943352631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,719 miles (+4,364)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    295329316682
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Pad wear sesnor insecure
  5. Pass46,355 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    889637733950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,745 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    511784264776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,406 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    649947644450
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass43,532 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    698824468014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,124 miles (+2,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    627997064804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass39,400 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    942346368641
    • 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. Pass35,590 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    557461311032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    484297923233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail32,823 miles (+5,072)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    999658828286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass27,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    746848354366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
  15. Fail27,751 miles (+6,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    512384130672
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
  16. Pass21,451 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,451 miles
    Test number
    335708104333
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail21,451 miles (+4,860)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,451 miles
    Test number
    969708404342
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass16,591 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,591 miles
    Test number
    415937493294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass13,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,002 miles
    Test number
    665284022351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 VMJ

Does LM59 VMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VMJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VMJ?
The MOT on LM59 VMJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 VMJ done?
LM59 VMJ was recorded at 59,246 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,353 miles a year.
Has LM59 VMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VMJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 VMJ 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 VMJ find?
LM59 VMJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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