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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 BFJMOT history

LS59 BFJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

LS59 BFJ black 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 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
114,593 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BFJ
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
10 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BFJ was last recorded at 114,593 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,590 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,593 miles
  • 2021 – 110,510 miles
  • 2020 – 97,787 miles
  • 2019 – 77,558 miles
  • 2018 – 64,133 miles
  • 2017 – 55,772 miles
  • 2016 – 51,200 miles
  • 2015 – 46,870 miles
  • 2014 – 43,345 miles
  • 2013 – 37,110 miles
  • 2012 – 32,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,593 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,593 miles
    Test number
    435525912055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail114,590 miles (+4,080)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    692314637234
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass110,510 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    822193829734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail110,417 miles (+12,630)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    271865191253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper retaining spring missing
  5. Pass97,787 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    656559219905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail97,748 miles (+20,190)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    109014203004
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,558 miles (+13,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    258560796488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,133 miles (+98)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    152536278933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge badly misshapen and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner pin/bush had bad play but not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail64,035 miles (+8,263)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    142961079968
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge badly misshapen and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner pin/bush had bad play but not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass55,772 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,772 miles
    Test number
    744692823416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,200 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    872452491648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm slight play in joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass46,870 miles (+3,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    757746035251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass43,345 miles (+6,235)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    477905144201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat - Visual check of seat belt only
  14. Pass37,110 miles (+5,034)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    349635653273
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass32,076 miles (+497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,076 miles
    Test number
    605235322334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass31,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,579 miles
    Test number
    717559982285
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on both sides

Questions about LS59 BFJ

Does LS59 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BFJ expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BFJ?
The MOT on LS59 BFJ expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BFJ done?
LS59 BFJ was recorded at 114,593 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has LS59 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BFJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 BFJ 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 BFJ find?
LS59 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis.

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