
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 CAOMOT history
LS59 CAO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,373 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 CAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 CAO was last recorded at 117,373 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,136 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,237 miles
- Average per year
- 7,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,373 miles
- 2024 – 113,136 miles
- 2023 – 110,624 miles
- 2021 – 89,369 miles
- 2020 – 73,621 miles
- 2019 – 62,252 miles
- 2018 – 54,674 miles
- 2017 – 47,896 miles
- 2016 – 45,935 miles
- 2015 – 42,712 miles
- 2014 – 37,685 miles
- 2013 – 27,428 miles
- 2012 – 21,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,373 miles (+4,237)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,373 miles
- Test number
- 482962964860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,136 miles (+74)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 113,136 miles
- Test number
- 283586199472
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail113,062 miles (+2,438)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,062 miles
- Test number
- 681395348908
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass110,624 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 110,624 miles
- Test number
- 354073000684
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,624 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,624 miles
- Test number
- 724743135972
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass167,805 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 167,805 km
- Test number
- 500589127502
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,369 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,369 miles
- Test number
- 321926772287
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment
Fail89,315 miles (+15,694)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,315 miles
- Test number
- 448744169852
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment
Pass73,621 miles (+11,369)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 73,621 miles
- Test number
- 682048276278
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,252 miles (+7,578)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,252 miles
- Test number
- 870937264378
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,674 miles (+6,778)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 54,674 miles
- Test number
- 137774745492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,896 miles (+1,961)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 47,896 miles
- Test number
- 769596713184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,935 miles (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,935 miles
- Test number
- 460927132813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,712 miles (+5,027)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 42,712 miles
- Test number
- 734582629208
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass37,685 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 37,685 miles
- Test number
- 727820364201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,463 miles (+10,035)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,463 miles
- Test number
- 377264754472
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass27,428 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 27,428 miles
- Test number
- 915270263250
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,630 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,630 miles
- Test number
- 919521272295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,601 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,601 miles
- Test number
- 486830172236
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS59 CAO
- Does LS59 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 CAO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 CAO?
- The MOT on LS59 CAO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 CAO done?
- LS59 CAO was recorded at 117,373 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
- Has LS59 CAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 CAO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS59 CAO 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 CAO find?
- LS59 CAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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