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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 YUXMOT history

LR59 YUX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LR59 YUX silver 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,430 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YUX was last recorded at 172,430 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,323 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
10,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,430 miles
  • 2024 – 169,323 miles
  • 2023 – 162,337 miles
  • 2022 – 156,858 miles
  • 2021 – 153,120 miles
  • 2020 – 144,461 miles
  • 2019 – 136,709 miles
  • 2018 – 121,014 miles
  • 2017 – 109,931 miles
  • 2016 – 97,019 miles
  • 2015 – 82,432 miles
  • 2014 – 68,154 miles
  • 2013 – 56,588 miles
  • 2012 – 44,612 miles
  • 2011 – 28,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,430 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,430 miles
    Test number
    389427685835
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail172,428 miles (+3,105)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,428 miles
    Test number
    779578790605
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass169,323 miles (+6,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,323 miles
    Test number
    709619614128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,337 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,337 miles
    Test number
    396205962628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass156,858 miles (+3,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,858 miles
    Test number
    305022348326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,120 miles (+8,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    843304786481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,461 miles (+7,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,461 miles
    Test number
    577547436295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass136,709 miles (+15,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    523533424566
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass121,014 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    949515051641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail121,014 miles (+11,083)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    562414697877
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass109,931 miles (+12,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    694449448402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass97,019 miles (+14,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    630754267824
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracking
  13. Pass82,432 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,432 miles
    Test number
    226111158043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,422 miles (+14,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,422 miles
    Test number
    591416624941
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass68,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    777059544387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,144 miles (+11,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    409409444419
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass56,588 miles (+11,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    197628713316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass44,612 miles (+15,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    798704322381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,832 miles
    Test number
    427453911457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YUX

Does LR59 YUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YUX is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YUX?
The MOT on LR59 YUX is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YUX done?
LR59 YUX was recorded at 172,430 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
Has LR59 YUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YUX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 YUX 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 YUX find?
LR59 YUX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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