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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WPYMOT history

LR59 WPY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR59 WPY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,144 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WPY was last recorded at 185,144 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,564 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,580 miles
Average per year
5,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,144 miles
  • 2025 – 179,564 miles
  • 2024 – 174,040 miles
  • 2023 – 169,395 miles
  • 2022 – 165,425 miles
  • 2021 – 161,524 miles
  • 2020 – 156,897 miles
  • 2019 – 152,933 miles
  • 2018 – 147,983 miles
  • 2017 – 144,390 miles
  • 2016 – 137,872 miles
  • 2015 – 131,090 miles
  • 2014 – 120,545 miles
  • 2013 – 111,530 miles
  • 2012 – 102,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,144 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,144 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,144 miles
    Test number
    400157495441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,564 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,564 miles
    Test number
    252685582052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail179,513 miles (+5,473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,513 miles
    Test number
    935375327882
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass174,040 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,040 miles
    Test number
    873776193049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,395 miles
    Test number
    352974737283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail169,392 miles (+3,967)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,392 miles
    Test number
    576410846946
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass165,425 miles (+3,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,425 miles
    Test number
    148219033258
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass161,524 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,524 miles
    Test number
    636620767375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,518 miles (+4,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,518 miles
    Test number
    317328346449
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass156,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,897 miles
    Test number
    238708239761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,897 miles (+3,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,897 miles
    Test number
    317144446156
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass152,933 miles (+4,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,933 miles
    Test number
    902827188939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass147,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,983 miles
    Test number
    197656440008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,982 miles (+3,592)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,982 miles
    Test number
    339038993809
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass144,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,390 miles
    Test number
    917202486166
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
  16. Fail144,389 miles (+6,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,389 miles
    Test number
    992102536762
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
  17. Pass137,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    137,872 miles
    Test number
    728628727801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,872 miles (+6,782)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,872 miles
    Test number
    145223587366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass131,090 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    647881925864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,545 miles (+9,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    556897494209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass111,530 miles (+8,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,530 miles
    Test number
    797061193287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass102,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    226378992202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 WPY

Does LR59 WPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WPY is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WPY?
The MOT on LR59 WPY is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WPY done?
LR59 WPY was recorded at 185,144 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,903 miles a year.
Has LR59 WPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WPY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 WPY 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 WPY find?
LR59 WPY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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