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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 BZXMOT history

LS59 BZX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 180,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

LS59 BZX grey 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 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
180,441 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BZX was last recorded at 180,441 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 11,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,710 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,731 miles
Average per year
9,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,441 miles
  • 2023 – 168,710 miles
  • 2022 – 155,778 miles
  • 2021 – 139,884 miles
  • 2020 – 124,728 miles
  • 2019 – 104,888 miles
  • 2018 – 101,248 miles
  • 2017 – 97,929 miles
  • 2015 – 88,491 miles
  • 2014 – 80,483 miles
  • 2013 – 70,817 miles
  • 2012 – 58,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,441 miles (+11,731)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,441 miles
    Test number
    839677165723
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,710 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,710 miles
    Test number
    612217487758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted

  3. Fail168,708 miles (+12,930)2 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,708 miles
    Test number
    337061418805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted

  4. Pass155,778 miles (+15,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,778 miles
    Test number
    588499507861
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,884 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    774147995009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,876 miles (+15,148)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,876 miles
    Test number
    950395578724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has no wear left in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,728 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    170817799676
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,726 miles (+19,838)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    231351331925
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,888 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    477858298493
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass101,248 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,248 miles
    Test number
    686104479584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,929 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,929 miles
    Test number
    837012253016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,491 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,491 miles
    Test number
    881092813530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,483 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,483 miles
    Test number
    886538164256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,817 miles (+12,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    935497273243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    356986652457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BZX

Does LS59 BZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 BZX expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BZX?
The MOT on LS59 BZX expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 BZX done?
LS59 BZX was recorded at 180,441 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 9,988 miles a year.
Has LS59 BZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BZX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 BZX 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 BZX find?
LS59 BZX passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge, and 2 more.

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