BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
LS59 BMUMOT history
LS59 BMU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 168,570 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 BMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 BMU was last recorded at 168,570 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 7,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,252 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,318 miles
- Average per year
- 9,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,570 miles
- 2025 – 161,252 miles
- 2024 – 158,895 miles
- 2023 – 158,301 miles
- 2021 – 151,760 miles
- 2020 – 145,566 miles
- 2019 – 133,695 miles
- 2018 – 131,019 miles
- 2017 – 124,410 miles
- 2016 – 105,501 miles
- 2015 – 83,437 miles
- 2014 – 70,866 miles
- 2013 – 54,000 miles
- 2012 – 37,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,570 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,570 miles (+7,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 168,570 miles
- Test number
- 221339461904
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,252 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 161,252 miles
- Test number
- 700991926850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,895 miles (+594)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 158,895 miles
- Test number
- 371724788890
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion
Pass158,301 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 158,301 miles
- Test number
- 795735716297
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,268 miles (+6,508)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,268 miles
- Test number
- 119526733027
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,760 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,760 miles
- Test number
- 364868615889
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,744 miles (+6,178)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,744 miles
- Test number
- 470750162033
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass145,566 miles (+11,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 145,566 miles
- Test number
- 164398382271
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,695 miles (+2,676)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,695 miles
- Test number
- 464778380900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,019 miles (+6,609)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 131,019 miles
- Test number
- 894071813209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,410 miles (+18,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 124,410 miles
- Test number
- 258030193502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slighty cracked (8.3.1d)
Pass105,501 miles (+22,064)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,501 miles
- Test number
- 602734213123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,437 miles (+12,571)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 105574565437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,866 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,866 miles
- Test number
- 329626164054
- 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)
Fail70,859 miles (+16,859)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,859 miles
- Test number
- 937066664065
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass54,000 miles (+16,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,000 miles
- Test number
- 275987463029
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,467 miles
- Test number
- 477589362063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,467 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,467 miles
- Test number
- 379298762009
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LS59 BMU
- Does LS59 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BMU is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 BMU?
- The MOT on LS59 BMU is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 BMU done?
- LS59 BMU was recorded at 168,570 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 9,271 miles a year.
- Has LS59 BMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 BMU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS59 BMU 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 BMU find?
- LS59 BMU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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