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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 BXAMOT history

LS59 BXA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

LS59 BXA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
117,639 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BXA was last recorded at 117,639 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,632 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,639 miles
  • 2023 – 117,632 miles
  • 2022 – 113,752 miles
  • 2021 – 109,504 miles
  • 2020 – 101,128 miles
  • 2019 – 89,823 miles
  • 2018 – 72,755 miles
  • 2017 – 58,215 miles
  • 2016 – 49,926 miles
  • 2015 – 40,137 miles
  • 2014 – 27,222 miles
  • 2013 – 21,127 miles
  • 2012 – 16,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,639 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    132623257591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,632 miles (+3,880)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    268589706722
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    818946696450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,752 miles (+4,248)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    365411667531
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass109,504 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    932122658833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,503 miles (+8,375)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,503 miles
    Test number
    362970348628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,128 miles (+11,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    326032893295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,823 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    955984433927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  9. Fail89,819 miles (+17,064)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    979458985152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  10. Pass72,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    600595182284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,755 miles (+164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    181155207389
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDCR mark on lamp fail after 1 september

  12. Fail72,591 miles (+14,376)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,591 miles
    Test number
    849422520024
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,215 miles (+8,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    328717640756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,926 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    983551640724
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail49,925 miles (+9,788)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    364247879145
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass40,137 miles (+12,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,137 miles
    Test number
    582719047898
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    376071764409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,222 miles (+6,095)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    125881464229
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass21,127 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    688135643248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,034 miles
    Test number
    127184662269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BXA

Does LS59 BXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BXA expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BXA?
The MOT on LS59 BXA expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BXA done?
LS59 BXA was recorded at 117,639 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 8,863 miles a year.
Has LS59 BXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BXA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 BXA 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 BXA find?
LS59 BXA passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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