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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 YNDMOT history

LR59 YND is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LR59 YND 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,164 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YND
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
16 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YND was last recorded at 160,164 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,845 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
8,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,164 miles
  • 2025 – 154,398 miles
  • 2024 – 146,830 miles
  • 2023 – 137,712 miles
  • 2022 – 127,737 miles
  • 2017 – 117,720 miles
  • 2016 – 108,796 miles
  • 2015 – 98,095 miles
  • 2014 – 90,299 miles
  • 2013 – 54,431 miles
  • 2012 – 34,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,164 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,164 miles
    Test number
    613717599248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail159,845 miles (+5,447)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    830436927024
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass154,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,398 miles
    Test number
    517609869854
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail154,383 miles (+7,553)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,383 miles
    Test number
    971947199680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass146,830 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,830 miles
    Test number
    499013670780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail146,731 miles (+9,019)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    391256162238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass137,712 miles (+9,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    241542157698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light stays illuminated
  8. Pass127,737 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    784396228236
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays illuminated
  9. Fail127,735 miles (+10,015)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,735 miles
    Test number
    595651476431
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays illuminated
  10. Pass117,720 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,720 miles
    Test number
    551245799470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    389133550269
    • AdvisoryEmissions very clean no acceleration detected
  12. Fail108,796 miles (+10,701)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    636543188767
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEmissions very clean no acceleration detected
  13. Pass98,095 miles (+7,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,095 miles
    Test number
    244090827107
    • AdvisoryFront tyres (both) edges wearing prematurely
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring some items
  14. Pass90,299 miles (+35,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    189617444352
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass54,431 miles (+19,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    788747143072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    718543312064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YND

Does LR59 YND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YND is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YND?
The MOT on LR59 YND is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YND done?
LR59 YND was recorded at 160,164 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,580 miles a year.
Has LR59 YND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YND has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 YND 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 YND find?
LR59 YND passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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