
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LP59 KBYMOT history
LP59 KBY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 159,228 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP59 KBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 9 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP59 KBY was last recorded at 159,228 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,214 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 9,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,228 miles
- 2023 – 146,321 miles
- 2022 – 137,474 miles
- 2021 – 126,736 miles
- 2020 – 120,506 miles
- 2019 – 112,168 miles
- 2018 – 104,313 miles
- 2017 – 96,266 miles
- 2016 – 86,449 miles
- 2015 – 78,396 miles
- 2014 – 68,720 miles
- 2013 – 59,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,228 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 159,228 miles
- Test number
- 649401190547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,214 miles (+12,893)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,214 miles
- Test number
- 622859129161
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,321 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,321 miles
- Test number
- 199323448762
- AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated / smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front most) arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,321 miles (+8,847)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,321 miles
- Test number
- 441890671206
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated / smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front most) arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,474 miles
- Test number
- 702130786563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,472 miles (+10,736)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,472 miles
- Test number
- 404096553099
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Pass126,736 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 126,736 miles
- Test number
- 615769945987
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Fail126,736 miles (+6,230)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,736 miles
- Test number
- 117063135964
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass120,506 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 120,506 miles
- Test number
- 682272923373
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Fail120,506 miles (+8,338)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,506 miles
- Test number
- 270274425780
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Pass112,168 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,168 miles
- Test number
- 672782066312
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Fail112,166 miles (+7,853)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,166 miles
- Test number
- 445354709337
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass104,313 miles (+8,047)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,313 miles
- Test number
- 688586434541
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' exhaust clamp broken (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wear
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass96,266 miles (+9,817)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,266 miles
- Test number
- 335019624210
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass86,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,449 miles
- Test number
- 882553809282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,449 miles (+8,053)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,449 miles
- Test number
- 324170875238
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass78,396 miles (+9,676)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,396 miles
- Test number
- 729354665096
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Pass68,720 miles (+9,539)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,720 miles
- Test number
- 429384364034
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,181 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,181 miles
- Test number
- 659373163067
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LP59 KBY
- Does LP59 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP59 KBY expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP59 KBY?
- The MOT on LP59 KBY expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP59 KBY done?
- LP59 KBY was recorded at 159,228 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 9,012 miles a year.
- Has LP59 KBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP59 KBY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP59 KBY 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 KBY find?
- LP59 KBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.
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