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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WRXMOT history

LR59 WRX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LR59 WRX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,340 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WRX was last recorded at 178,340 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 18,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,160 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
18,180 miles
Average per year
9,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,340 miles
  • 2025 – 160,160 miles
  • 2024 – 146,943 miles
  • 2023 – 136,360 miles
  • 2022 – 128,769 miles
  • 2021 – 122,123 miles
  • 2019 – 111,466 miles
  • 2018 – 100,320 miles
  • 2017 – 92,011 miles
  • 2016 – 83,004 miles
  • 2015 – 74,484 miles
  • 2014 – 66,137 miles
  • 2013 – 57,911 miles
  • 2012 – 51,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,340 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,340 miles
    Test number
    231316157609
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
  2. Fail178,340 miles (+18,180)3 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,340 miles
    Test number
    767111113552
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
  3. Pass160,160 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,160 miles
    Test number
    755653639935
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail160,160 miles (+13,217)1 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,160 miles
    Test number
    698526063795
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass146,943 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,943 miles
    Test number
    882161097844
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail146,943 miles (+10,583)1 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,943 miles
    Test number
    346425176909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake weak
  7. Pass136,360 miles (+7,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    428526272903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass128,769 miles (+6,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    296117664484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass122,123 miles (+10,657)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,123 miles
    Test number
    639078437528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber slight leak
  10. Pass111,466 miles (+11,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,466 miles
    Test number
    415111236893
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass100,320 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    208679891947
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail100,196 miles (+8,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,196 miles
    Test number
    382657515626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass92,011 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    818615619869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,004 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    877526089150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass74,484 miles (+8,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    556424665083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass66,137 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    237856964015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,911 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    838217083033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    669537822295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 WRX

Does LR59 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WRX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WRX?
The MOT on LR59 WRX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WRX done?
LR59 WRX was recorded at 178,340 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,352 miles a year.
Has LR59 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WRX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 WRX 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 WRX find?
LR59 WRX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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