BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 BEUMOT history
LS59 BEU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,266 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 BEU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 BEU was last recorded at 157,266 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 5,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Oct 2021: 137,698 miles, lower than 143,247 miles on 5 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,842 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,424 miles
- Average per year
- 8,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,266 miles
- 2024 – 151,842 miles
- 2023 – 147,523 miles
- 2022 – 142,661 miles
- 2021 – 137,698 miles
- 2020 – 143,247 miles
- 2019 – 128,125 miles
- 2018 – 123,079 miles
- 2017 – 116,794 miles
- 2016 – 109,219 miles
- 2015 – 100,159 miles
- 2014 – 80,876 miles
- 2013 – 68,266 miles
- 2012 – 46,922 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,266 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,266 miles (+5,424)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,266 miles
- Test number
- 517242469743
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,842 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,842 miles
- Test number
- 520156777343
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,842 miles (+4,319)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,842 miles
- Test number
- 255738043038
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,523 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 147,523 miles
- Test number
- 430784246929
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail147,523 miles (+4,862)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,523 miles
- Test number
- 759309837054
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,661 miles (+4,963)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 142,661 miles
- Test number
- 531103463820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,698 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,698 miles
- Test number
- 475323602002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail137,698 miles (-5,549)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,698 miles
- Test number
- 515831032554
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass143,247 miles (+15,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 143,247 miles
- Test number
- 230889509026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,125 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,125 miles
- Test number
- 693598112545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,079 miles (+6,285)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 123,079 miles
- Test number
- 287414750749
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass116,794 miles (+7,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 898796902578
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass109,219 miles (+9,060)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,219 miles
- Test number
- 655387112275
- 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)
Pass100,159 miles (+19,283)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,159 miles
- Test number
- 638400891092
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,876 miles (+12,610)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 80,876 miles
- Test number
- 627337874281
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,266 miles (+21,344)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,266 miles
- Test number
- 285147353244
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass46,922 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,922 miles
- Test number
- 999803572239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS59 BEU
- Does LS59 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BEU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 BEU?
- The MOT on LS59 BEU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 BEU done?
- LS59 BEU was recorded at 157,266 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,409 miles a year.
- Has LS59 BEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 BEU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS59 BEU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS59 BEU find?
- LS59 BEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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