BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc
LS59 BBNMOT history
LS59 BBN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,311 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 93,311 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 BBN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 BBN was last recorded at 93,311 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,337 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,974 miles
- Average per year
- 4,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,311 miles
- 2025 – 91,337 miles
- 2024 – 88,641 miles
- 2023 – 85,582 miles
- 2022 – 82,430 miles
- 2021 – 80,561 miles
- 2020 – 74,464 miles
- 2019 – 66,897 miles
- 2018 – 61,072 miles
- 2016 – 53,089 miles
- 2015 – 52,685 miles
- 2014 – 45,391 miles
- 2013 – 37,868 miles
- 2012 – 31,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,311 miles
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter hosing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear rear shock absorber has damp of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Handbrake travel high may require attention
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,311 miles (+1,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 93,311 miles
- Test number
- 786492984137
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 91,337 miles
- Test number
- 298672585743
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,337 miles (+2,696)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,337 miles
- Test number
- 616277012853
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,641 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,641 miles
- Test number
- 257632763595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance low
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever near end of travel
- AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
Fail88,635 miles (+108)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,635 miles
- Test number
- 114684651569
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter hosing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear shock absorber has damp of oil
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high may require attention
Fail88,527 miles (+2,945)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,527 miles
- Test number
- 683891102598
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter hosing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear shock absorber has damp of oil
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high may require attention
Pass85,582 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 85,582 miles
- Test number
- 506459115798
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner road wheel has welded , but secure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter hosing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,580 miles (+3,150)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,580 miles
- Test number
- 919012383455
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner road wheel has welded , but secure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter hosing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,430 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 82,430 miles
- Test number
- 759107680120
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres on edges slightly worn
- AdvisoryUnderside tray fitted has slightly damp of oil
Pass80,561 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,561 miles
- Test number
- 857656317815
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,554 miles (+6,090)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,554 miles
- Test number
- 663903692282
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,464 miles (+7,567)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,464 miles
- Test number
- 567869486539
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,897 miles (+5,825)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,897 miles
- Test number
- 178758080019
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,072 miles (+7,983)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 61,072 miles
- Test number
- 400618627039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,089 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,089 miles
- Test number
- 301153627569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 52,685 miles
- Test number
- 659087672116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,685 miles (+7,294)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,685 miles
- Test number
- 664113442935
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Pass45,391 miles (+7,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,391 miles
- Test number
- 725518954202
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,868 miles (+6,537)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,868 miles
- Test number
- 127919253214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,331 miles
- Test number
- 719256532219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 BBN
- Does LS59 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BBN is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 BBN?
- The MOT on LS59 BBN is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 BBN done?
- LS59 BBN was recorded at 93,311 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,613 miles a year.
- Has LS59 BBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 BBN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS59 BBN 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 BBN find?
- LS59 BBN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel cap seal is perished; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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