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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WREMOT history

LR59 WRE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LR59 WRE blue 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,551 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WRE was last recorded at 156,551 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 10,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,057 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,494 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,551 miles
  • 2025 – 146,057 miles
  • 2024 – 136,631 miles
  • 2023 – 128,799 miles
  • 2022 – 121,108 miles
  • 2021 – 114,219 miles
  • 2020 – 109,239 miles
  • 2019 – 101,623 miles
  • 2018 – 92,768 miles
  • 2017 – 84,698 miles
  • 2016 – 76,638 miles
  • 2015 – 67,868 miles
  • 2014 – 60,009 miles
  • 2013 – 54,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,551 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,551 miles
    Test number
    690600116470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,551 miles (+10,494)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,551 miles
    Test number
    841856645481
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,057 miles (+9,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,057 miles
    Test number
    460378276904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,631 miles (+7,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,631 miles
    Test number
    569179119756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,799 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,799 miles
    Test number
    558632637883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,108 miles (+6,889)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,108 miles
    Test number
    728947284496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,219 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    521651632764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,239 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    754540912146
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shockobsorber shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,239 miles (+7,616)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    987452843774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shockobsorber shroud insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,623 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    692042409051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,768 miles (+8,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    252702135007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass84,698 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    779714536575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,638 miles (+8,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    701845461648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,868 miles (+7,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    976836415052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass60,009 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    806661214046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    277246513018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 WRE

Does LR59 WRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WRE is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WRE?
The MOT on LR59 WRE is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WRE done?
LR59 WRE was recorded at 156,551 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has LR59 WRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WRE has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 WRE 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 WRE find?
LR59 WRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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