
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LR59 WRLMOT history
LR59 WRL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 175,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 175,919 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 WRL
- 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
- 22 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR59 WRL was last recorded at 175,919 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 174,294 miles · 10 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,625 miles
- Average per year
- 4,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 175,919 miles
- 2023 – 174,294 miles
- 2022 – 173,938 miles
- 2021 – 173,552 miles
- 2020 – 172,559 miles
- 2019 – 171,075 miles
- 2018 – 167,303 miles
- 2017 – 164,109 miles
- 2016 – 161,207 miles
- 2015 – 151,356 miles
- 2014 – 141,085 miles
- 2013 – 130,194 miles
- 2012 – 119,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced - Electrical fault flickering / dimming projected output (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Adjacent to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail175,919 miles (+1,625)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,919 miles
- Test number
- 446943445113
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced - Electrical fault flickering / dimming projected output (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Adjacent to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass174,294 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 174,294 miles
- Test number
- 606830798690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail174,294 miles (+356)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,294 miles
- Test number
- 596858795798
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass173,938 miles (+386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 173,938 miles
- Test number
- 509558917313
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,552 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 173,552 miles
- Test number
- 846997432428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,532 miles (+973)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,532 miles
- Test number
- 697345069788
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,559 miles (+1,484)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 172,559 miles
- Test number
- 242444791841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,075 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,075 miles
- Test number
- 731265577511
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,303 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 167,303 miles
- Test number
- 356742819654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,285 miles (+3,176)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,285 miles
- Test number
- 408351253601
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel tank area wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,109 miles (+2,902)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 164,109 miles
- Test number
- 807280795417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,207 miles (+9,851)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 161,207 miles
- Test number
- 879763131638
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass151,356 miles (+10,271)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 151,356 miles
- Test number
- 579719285164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,085 miles (+10,891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 141,085 miles
- Test number
- 937498314291
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass130,194 miles (+10,698)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 130,194 miles
- Test number
- 108853113277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 119,496 miles
- Test number
- 676765732234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR59 WRL
- Does LR59 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR59 WRL expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 WRL?
- The MOT on LR59 WRL expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR59 WRL done?
- LR59 WRL was recorded at 175,919 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 4,637 miles a year.
- Has LR59 WRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 WRL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR59 WRL 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 WRL find?
- LR59 WRL failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: central rear upper prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated; front headlamp aim too low; headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - oxidization across lens, and 9 more.
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