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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LP59 CPNMOT history

LP59 CPN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LP59 CPN black 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 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,363 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 CPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 CPN was last recorded at 196,363 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,731 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,632 miles
Average per year
9,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,363 miles
  • 2025 – 187,731 miles
  • 2024 – 181,422 miles
  • 2023 – 175,695 miles
  • 2022 – 167,799 miles
  • 2021 – 162,545 miles
  • 2020 – 152,752 miles
  • 2019 – 142,784 miles
  • 2018 – 137,175 miles
  • 2017 – 123,331 miles
  • 2016 – 112,596 miles
  • 2015 – 101,776 miles
  • 2014 – 85,212 miles
  • 2013 – 70,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,363 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, beam image slightly affected (4.1.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to front section joint, also has movement as joint is loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Flexible section outer mesh and second layer flexible broken away at one end allowing more movement and strain on the inner flexible part

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,363 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,363 miles
    Test number
    496608313662
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, beam image slightly affected (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass187,731 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,731 miles
    Test number
    134954023636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,422 miles
    Test number
    808737980673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,422 miles (+5,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,422 miles
    Test number
    679847573712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass175,695 miles (+7,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,695 miles
    Test number
    706716792607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass167,799 miles (+79)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,799 miles
    Test number
    428018076758
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to front section joint, also has movement as joint is loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Flexible section outer mesh and second layer flexible broken away at one end allowing more movement and strain on the inner flexible part
  7. Fail167,720 miles (+5,175)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,720 miles
    Test number
    402669907016
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and has failed brake imbalance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and has failed brake imbalance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to front section joint, also has movement as joint is loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Flexible section outer mesh and second layer flexible broken away at one end allowing more movement and strain on the inner flexible part
  8. Pass162,545 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,545 miles
    Test number
    246153844689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,752 miles (+9,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,752 miles
    Test number
    998914909457
    • 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))
  10. Pass142,784 miles (+5,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,784 miles
    Test number
    940297447596
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass137,175 miles (+13,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,175 miles
    Test number
    333787417351
    • 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))
  12. Pass123,331 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,331 miles
    Test number
    743115891188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,553 miles (+9,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    929407372726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex clamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge (225/45r17 91w)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass112,596 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,596 miles
    Test number
    481545327676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,776 miles (+16,564)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    165451295466
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded
  16. Pass85,212 miles (+748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    477364284085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass84,464 miles (+14,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    749264914019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,038 miles
    Test number
    869608023057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LP59 CPN

Does LP59 CPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 CPN is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 CPN?
The MOT on LP59 CPN is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 CPN done?
LP59 CPN was recorded at 196,363 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,384 miles a year.
Has LP59 CPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 CPN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 CPN 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 CPN find?
LP59 CPN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, beam image slightly affected.

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