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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,996 cc

LP59 COUMOT history

LP59 COU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 248,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LP59 COU 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
248,221 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 COU was last recorded at 248,221 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
243,666 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,555 miles
Average per year
13,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,221 miles
  • 2025 – 243,666 miles
  • 2024 – 239,574 miles
  • 2023 – 236,467 miles
  • 2022 – 231,951 miles
  • 2021 – 227,269 miles
  • 2020 – 220,611 miles
  • 2019 – 204,625 miles
  • 2018 – 193,601 miles
  • 2017 – 182,405 miles
  • 2016 – 165,966 miles
  • 2015 – 133,912 miles
  • 2014 – 103,305 miles
  • 2013 – 63,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,221 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,221 miles (+4,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    248,221 miles
    Test number
    485311202727
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass243,666 miles (+4,092)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    243,666 miles
    Test number
    537767292361
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass239,574 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    239,574 miles
    Test number
    688177723496
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass236,467 miles (+4,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,467 miles
    Test number
    482149173997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass231,951 miles (+4,682)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    231,951 miles
    Test number
    596320878130
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass227,269 miles (+6,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    227,269 miles
    Test number
    820694121074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass220,611 miles (+15,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    220,611 miles
    Test number
    559411747731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass204,625 miles (+11,024)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,625 miles
    Test number
    428948271843
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass193,601 miles (+11,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,601 miles
    Test number
    857139529942
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass182,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    182,405 miles
    Test number
    263701116050
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage

  11. Fail182,405 miles (+16,439)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,405 miles
    Test number
    888807825426
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisorySevere oil leak

  12. Pass165,966 miles (+32,054)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,966 miles
    Test number
    987802513968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and o/s/f inner wheel rims slight crack-marked with white chalk

  13. Pass133,912 miles (+30,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,912 miles
    Test number
    278214885038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass103,305 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    359043814197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail103,305 miles (+39,573)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,305 miles
    Test number
    516323714149
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass63,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    607155923066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LP59 COU

Does LP59 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 COU is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 COU?
The MOT on LP59 COU is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 COU done?
LP59 COU was recorded at 248,221 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 13,450 miles a year.
Has LP59 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 COU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LP59 COU 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 LP59 COU find?
LP59 COU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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