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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.

LP59 KBY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,228 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass137,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,474 miles
    Test number
    702130786563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. Pass86,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    882553809282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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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