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Blue · Diesel · 2009

LR59 XULMOT history

LR59 XUL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LR59 XUL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
190,537 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 XUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 XUL was last recorded at 190,537 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,403 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
9,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,537 miles
  • 2024 – 182,912 miles
  • 2023 – 175,574 miles
  • 2022 – 170,377 miles
  • 2021 – 165,075 miles
  • 2020 – 161,097 miles
  • 2019 – 147,754 miles
  • 2018 – 135,471 miles
  • 2017 – 124,356 miles
  • 2016 – 113,177 miles
  • 2015 – 102,188 miles
  • 2014 – 89,030 miles
  • 2013 – 81,682 miles
  • 2012 – 70,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,537 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    190,537 miles
    Test number
    519486947959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail190,403 miles (+7,491)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,403 miles
    Test number
    682908356681
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass182,912 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    182,912 miles
    Test number
    535911244482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail182,886 miles (+7,312)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,886 miles
    Test number
    502013584479
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass175,574 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,574 miles
    Test number
    970356507484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,540 miles (+5,163)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,540 miles
    Test number
    333286359093
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,377 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,377 miles
    Test number
    326030961118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,363 miles (+5,288)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,363 miles
    Test number
    639216275230
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,075 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    176590273749
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail165,057 miles (+3,960)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,057 miles
    Test number
    363438972272
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass161,097 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,097 miles
    Test number
    255970718442
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  12. Fail161,095 miles (+13,341)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,095 miles
    Test number
    566723476187
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on

  13. Pass147,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,754 miles
    Test number
    373353814700
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail147,754 miles (+12,283)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,754 miles
    Test number
    287576518230
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass135,471 miles (+11,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,471 miles
    Test number
    243837469644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass124,356 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,356 miles
    Test number
    701523433338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,240 miles (+11,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,240 miles
    Test number
    937994172285
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass113,177 miles (+10,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    101284903631
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit and offside rear is wearing on the inner edge.

  19. Pass102,188 miles (+13,158)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    349234305474
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit.on 2mm now limit is 1.6mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the outer edge close to the limit
    • NoteSlight movment in nearside rear upper arm,inner bush.

  20. Pass89,030 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    639934004291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,682 miles (+11,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,682 miles
    Test number
    727222833206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,320 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    107392182201
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail69,941 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    347478472435
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LR59 XUL

Does LR59 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 XUL expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 XUL?
The MOT on LR59 XUL expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 XUL done?
LR59 XUL was recorded at 190,537 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 9,308 miles a year.
Has LR59 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 XUL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 XUL 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 XUL find?
LR59 XUL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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