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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LR59 WMZMOT history

LR59 WMZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LR59 WMZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,614 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WMZ was last recorded at 113,614 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,510 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,614 miles
  • 2025 – 113,510 miles
  • 2024 – 92,317 miles
  • 2023 – 87,710 miles
  • 2022 – 82,393 miles
  • 2021 – 76,608 miles
  • 2020 – 72,753 miles
  • 2019 – 67,882 miles
  • 2018 – 60,061 miles
  • 2017 – 51,037 miles
  • 2016 – 38,515 miles
  • 2015 – 32,180 miles
  • 2014 – 28,910 miles
  • 2013 – 26,171 miles
  • 2012 – 26,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,614 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,614 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,614 miles
    Test number
    333257401390
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  2. Fail113,510 miles (+21,193)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    784189735020
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,317 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    532100302217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,710 miles (+5,317)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    257984646742
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,393 miles (+5,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    984078319094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,608 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    300319662000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    520810219026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,753 miles (+4,871)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    981085497993
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm extremely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    741130360454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail67,882 miles (+7,821)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    472175760652
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass60,061 miles (+9,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    840534416531
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

  12. Pass51,037 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    745334316004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,222 miles
    Test number
    786486069464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,221 miles (+6,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    894788038216
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass38,515 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    882309308584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,180 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,180 miles
    Test number
    869096655024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,176 miles (+299)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    647048645042
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass31,877 miles (+2,967)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,877 miles
    Test number
    859794415064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,910 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    848753914061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,171 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    305888133061
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,156 miles
    Test number
    865750622333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 WMZ

Does LR59 WMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WMZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WMZ?
The MOT on LR59 WMZ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WMZ done?
LR59 WMZ was recorded at 113,614 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has LR59 WMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WMZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 WMZ 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 WMZ find?
LR59 WMZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: under tray and engine covers fitted.

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