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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WTCMOT history

LR59 WTC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LR59 WTC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
191,119 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WTC
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
20 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WTC was last recorded at 191,119 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,090 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
12,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,119 miles
  • 2023 – 190,587 miles
  • 2022 – 180,428 miles
  • 2021 – 164,493 miles
  • 2020 – 151,167 miles
  • 2019 – 139,865 miles
  • 2018 – 126,810 miles
  • 2017 – 111,512 miles
  • 2016 – 98,194 miles
  • 2015 – 82,571 miles
  • 2014 – 69,266 miles
  • 2013 – 62,495 miles
  • 2012 – 49,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,119 miles
  • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured both abs wires rubbing on anti roll bar links (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. rears appear very thin! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,119 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,119 miles
    Test number
    705524996533
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured both abs wires rubbing on anti roll bar links (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. rears appear very thin! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail191,090 miles (+503)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,090 miles
    Test number
    335397623607
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured both abs wires rubbing on anti roll bar links (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. rears appear very thin! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail190,587 miles (+10,159)5 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,587 miles
    Test number
    715657097038
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,428 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,428 miles
    Test number
    319425692256
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail180,428 miles (+15,935)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,428 miles
    Test number
    370396015723
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,493 miles (+340)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,493 miles
    Test number
    139910339363
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail164,153 miles (+12,986)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    226251222387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass151,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    103012067774
    • AdvisoryRear discs starting to corrode on inside

  9. Fail151,167 miles (+11,302)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    436261372651
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear discs starting to corrode on inside

  10. Pass139,865 miles (+13,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,865 miles
    Test number
    217178840882
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

  11. Pass126,810 miles (+15,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    379461362074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,512 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    711812038474
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall has deep cut and been glued back together
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber top mount has slight play

  13. Fail111,511 miles (+13,317)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,511 miles
    Test number
    943880131177
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall has deep cut and been glued back together
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber top mount has slight play

  14. Pass98,194 miles (+15,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    202427679812
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass82,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    347686415493
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail82,571 miles (+13,305)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    976935015283
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,266 miles (+6,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    379165694499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,495 miles (+13,376)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    116057663218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    625423412391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,119 miles4 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    478973912426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge

Questions about LR59 WTC

Does LR59 WTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 WTC expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WTC?
The MOT on LR59 WTC expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 WTC done?
LR59 WTC was recorded at 191,119 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 12,718 miles a year.
Has LR59 WTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WTC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 WTC 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 WTC find?
LR59 WTC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front electrical wiring inadequately secured both abs wires rubbing on anti roll bar links; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. rears appear very thin!.

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