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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LS59 BBJMOT history

LS59 BBJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LS59 BBJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,462 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BBJ was last recorded at 83,462 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 9,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,253 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,209 miles
Average per year
5,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,462 miles
  • 2025 – 74,253 miles
  • 2024 – 64,091 miles
  • 2023 – 55,276 miles
  • 2022 – 51,658 miles
  • 2020 – 40,694 miles
  • 2019 – 33,779 miles
  • 2018 – 29,088 miles
  • 2017 – 24,851 miles
  • 2016 – 21,776 miles
  • 2015 – 19,834 miles
  • 2014 – 18,159 miles
  • 2013 – 16,951 miles
  • 2012 – 16,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,462 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Inner edge totally bald**

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,462 miles (+9,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    647346915636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,253 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    294939318523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Inner edge totally bald** (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail74,239 miles (+10,148)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    495315075164
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Inner edge totally bald** (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass64,091 miles (+8,815)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    108079239247
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass55,276 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    263729067888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,267 miles (+3,609)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    550714849405
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,658 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    974893680172
    • 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))

  8. Fail51,638 miles (+10,944)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    186779694896
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass40,694 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    649629215543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,414 miles (+5,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    260405175073
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass33,779 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    980542056713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,088 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    622410235391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,061 miles (+4,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,061 miles
    Test number
    823882799381
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass24,851 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    714900682315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,786 miles (+3,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,786 miles
    Test number
    608221061428
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass21,776 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,776 miles
    Test number
    867527753071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,834 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    125180175497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,159 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,159 miles
    Test number
    267152774023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,951 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,951 miles
    Test number
    688316163086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    675356102397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BBJ

Does LS59 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BBJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BBJ?
The MOT on LS59 BBJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 BBJ done?
LS59 BBJ was recorded at 83,462 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
Has LS59 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BBJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
LS59 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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