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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LS59 AOBMOT history

LS59 AOB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

LS59 AOB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2026
Mileage
118,162 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 AOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 AOB was last recorded at 118,162 miles on 2 May 2025, 6,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,703 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,459 miles
Average per year
8,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,162 miles
  • 2024 – 111,703 miles
  • 2023 – 104,377 miles
  • 2022 – 91,372 miles
  • 2020 – 78,799 miles
  • 2019 – 70,766 miles
  • 2018 – 58,695 miles
  • 2017 – 51,926 miles
  • 2016 – 43,687 miles
  • 2015 – 35,304 miles
  • 2014 – 25,202 miles
  • 2013 – 21,514 miles
  • 2012 – 16,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,162 miles (+6,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    615291157416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    431875088158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail111,703 miles (+7,326)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    211534108351
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,377 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    983074412808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail104,369 miles (+12,997)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,369 miles
    Test number
    619023638705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass91,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    204976952293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail91,372 miles (+12,573)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    288482234072
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass78,799 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    863652829988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,766 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    510506601572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,695 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    446581871147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    360865578103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,926 miles (+8,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    162447963691
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass43,687 miles (+8,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    510711586835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake pads worn will need replacing soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads worn will need replacing soon
  14. Pass35,304 miles (+10,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,304 miles
    Test number
    888085575147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass25,202 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    239107454485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,514 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,514 miles
    Test number
    709203333257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    505124262247
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS59 AOB

Does LS59 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 AOB expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 AOB?
The MOT on LS59 AOB expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 AOB done?
LS59 AOB was recorded at 118,162 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
Has LS59 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 AOB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 AOB 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 LS59 AOB find?
LS59 AOB passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play.

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