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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 RFEMOT history

LR59 RFE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

LR59 RFE silver 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 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
172,573 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RFE was last recorded at 172,573 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,141 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
10,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,573 miles
  • 2023 – 168,141 miles
  • 2022 – 152,705 miles
  • 2021 – 142,559 miles
  • 2020 – 129,058 miles
  • 2019 – 102,265 miles
  • 2018 – 91,457 miles
  • 2017 – 82,651 miles
  • 2016 – 75,301 miles
  • 2015 – 68,640 miles
  • 2014 – 55,557 miles
  • 2013 – 34,748 miles
  • 2012 – 34,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner misshapen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,573 miles (+4,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    359149167876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,141 miles (+15,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,141 miles
    Test number
    994186512775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,705 miles (+34)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    527939780860
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner misshapen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,671 miles (+10,112)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,671 miles
    Test number
    658627623539
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner misshapen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,559 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,559 miles
    Test number
    115169828537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail142,505 miles (+13,447)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,505 miles
    Test number
    264032476530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass129,058 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    816342950002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,028 miles (+26,763)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    121608380883
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass102,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    699597104170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,263 miles (+10,806)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,263 miles
    Test number
    597488174571
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass91,457 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    235173515828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,457 miles (+8,806)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    422581160186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass82,651 miles (+7,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,651 miles
    Test number
    840842100986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,301 miles (+6,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    912914385248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,640 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,640 miles
    Test number
    539704995140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,152 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    105499835158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,816 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    679253605166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,557 miles (+20,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    165261604180
    • NoteWelding repair carried out on offside rear alloy wheel inner side

  19. Pass34,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    219242603436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,748 miles (+198)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    458470803180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass34,550 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    215187522294
    • NoteNearside front brake wear warning wire insecure [not located in brake pad]
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LR59 RFE

Does LR59 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 RFE expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RFE?
The MOT on LR59 RFE expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 RFE done?
LR59 RFE was recorded at 172,573 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 10,998 miles a year.
Has LR59 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RFE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 RFE 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 RFE find?
LR59 RFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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