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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

LS59 BCUMOT history

LS59 BCU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

LS59 BCU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
144,903 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BCU was last recorded at 144,903 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 8,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,320 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,583 miles
Average per year
11,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,903 miles
  • 2021 – 136,320 miles
  • 2020 – 127,627 miles
  • 2019 – 119,696 miles
  • 2018 – 113,985 miles
  • 2017 – 108,108 miles
  • 2016 – 86,837 miles
  • 2015 – 71,911 miles
  • 2014 – 56,002 miles
  • 2013 – 41,938 miles
  • 2012 – 31,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,903 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    907158216175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,320 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    447078365583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,149 miles (+8,522)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    390924276145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    499857933690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,627 miles (+7,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    352281560606
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,696 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    703205700509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,497 miles (+5,512)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,497 miles
    Test number
    443028371512
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass113,985 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    869371073279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,108 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,108 miles
    Test number
    964667538024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail108,103 miles (+21,266)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,103 miles
    Test number
    425596796825
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 18 y pirelli run flat (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,837 miles (+14,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    720514359174
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

  12. Pass71,911 miles (+15,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    757883122333
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    277886264266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail56,002 miles (+14,064)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,002 miles
    Test number
    348505364444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,938 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    528060473274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail41,933 miles (+10,104)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    356760473250
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    557735362205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BCU

Does LS59 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BCU expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BCU?
The MOT on LS59 BCU expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BCU done?
LS59 BCU was recorded at 144,903 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 11,485 miles a year.
Has LS59 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BCU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 BCU 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 BCU find?
LS59 BCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.

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