BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LR59 RCUMOT history
LR59 RCU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 166,679 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 RCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 RCU was last recorded at 166,679 miles on 20 Sept 2023, 20,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,546 miles · 13 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 20,133 miles
- Average per year
- 12,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 166,679 miles
- 2022 – 146,546 miles
- 2021 – 127,597 miles
- 2020 – 111,674 miles
- 2019 – 102,670 miles
- 2018 – 91,828 miles
- 2017 – 81,481 miles
- 2016 – 70,154 miles
- 2015 – 59,678 miles
- 2014 – 49,212 miles
- 2013 – 38,911 miles
- 2012 – 30,993 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 166,679 miles
- Test number
- 957885594916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,679 miles (+20,133)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,679 miles
- Test number
- 341069500660
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass146,546 miles (+18,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,546 miles
- Test number
- 998032931103
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass127,597 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,597 miles
- Test number
- 780526790071
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClonk felt in steering column while doing lock to lock
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,597 miles (+15,923)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,597 miles
- Test number
- 972757572452
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClonk felt in steering column while doing lock to lock
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,674 miles (+9,004)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,674 miles
- Test number
- 740162004789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,670 miles
- Test number
- 892404143346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,670 miles (+10,842)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,670 miles
- Test number
- 894121218288
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,828 miles (+10,347)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,828 miles
- Test number
- 484789536358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,481 miles (+11,327)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,481 miles
- Test number
- 918057912286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,154 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 70,154 miles
- Test number
- 961625055261
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Fail70,154 miles (+10,476)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,154 miles
- Test number
- 879991869790
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,678 miles (+10,466)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,678 miles
- Test number
- 742803406259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,212 miles (+10,301)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,212 miles
- Test number
- 229851864274
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,911 miles (+7,918)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 38,911 miles
- Test number
- 955749733279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,993 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,993 miles
- Test number
- 397749952458
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR59 RCU
- Does LR59 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR59 RCU expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 RCU?
- The MOT on LR59 RCU expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR59 RCU done?
- LR59 RCU was recorded at 166,679 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2023, an average of 12,322 miles a year.
- Has LR59 RCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 RCU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR59 RCU 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 LR59 RCU find?
- LR59 RCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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