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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 BCZMOT history

LS59 BCZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS59 BCZ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,209 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BCZ was last recorded at 142,209 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,990 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles
Average per year
6,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,209 miles
  • 2025 – 140,990 miles
  • 2024 – 137,368 miles
  • 2023 – 130,328 miles
  • 2022 – 120,839 miles
  • 2020 – 117,654 miles
  • 2019 – 112,019 miles
  • 2018 – 104,107 miles
  • 2017 – 94,609 miles
  • 2016 – 79,467 miles
  • 2015 – 73,386 miles
  • 2014 – 64,752 miles
  • 2013 – 57,254 miles
  • 2012 – 53,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,209 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,209 miles (+1,219)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,209 miles
    Test number
    259004244239
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass140,990 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    467584371867
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Fail140,990 miles (+3,622)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    545357296747
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass137,368 miles (+7,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    180054839082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass130,328 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,328 miles
    Test number
    362464843268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail130,240 miles (+9,401)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,240 miles
    Test number
    298616571784
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass120,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    133155589419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail120,839 miles (+3,185)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    627852553966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass117,654 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    621810028336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail117,639 miles (+5,620)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    394861339178
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass112,019 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,019 miles
    Test number
    828621801660
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail111,999 miles (+7,892)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,999 miles
    Test number
    303070696648
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass104,107 miles (+9,498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    266230711383
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has a crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has a crack
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass94,609 miles (+15,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    815003351024
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
  15. Pass79,467 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    598336907084
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  16. Pass73,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    815126493571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,386 miles (+8,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    556224846600
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass64,752 miles (+7,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    287585774207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass57,254 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,254 miles
    Test number
    716582963223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,589 miles
    Test number
    695043042223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BCZ

Does LS59 BCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BCZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BCZ?
The MOT on LS59 BCZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 BCZ done?
LS59 BCZ was recorded at 142,209 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,406 miles a year.
Has LS59 BCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BCZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 BCZ 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 BCZ find?
LS59 BCZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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