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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 YVBMOT history

LR59 YVB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

LR59 YVB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
90,204 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YVB was last recorded at 90,204 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,955 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
6,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,204 miles
  • 2023 – 87,955 miles
  • 2021 – 81,936 miles
  • 2020 – 76,263 miles
  • 2019 – 70,099 miles
  • 2018 – 65,010 miles
  • 2017 – 62,165 miles
  • 2016 – 48,222 miles
  • 2015 – 40,145 miles
  • 2014 – 34,118 miles
  • 2013 – 21,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,204 miles (+2,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    967367289911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass87,955 miles (+6,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    321211387099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass81,936 miles (+5,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,936 miles
    Test number
    677147848365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass76,263 miles (+6,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    606094604847
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,099 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,099 miles
    Test number
    933088026320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    296112112937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,010 miles (+2,845)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    840124847059
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,165 miles (+13,943)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    664503485812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,222 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    567335016927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,145 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    929128075339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,118 miles (+65)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,118 miles
    Test number
    446394724272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail34,053 miles (+12,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,053 miles
    Test number
    965976804271
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  13. Pass21,330 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    499188013083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,208 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,208 miles
    Test number
    209414313092
    • 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)

Questions about LR59 YVB

Does LR59 YVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 YVB expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YVB?
The MOT on LR59 YVB expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 YVB done?
LR59 YVB was recorded at 90,204 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 6,112 miles a year.
Has LR59 YVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YVB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LR59 YVB 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 YVB find?
LR59 YVB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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