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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LS59 CEAMOT history

LS59 CEA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

LS59 CEA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
127,276 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 CEA
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
5 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 CEA was last recorded at 127,276 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 6,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,499 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,777 miles
Average per year
11,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,276 miles
  • 2021 – 120,499 miles
  • 2020 – 115,867 miles
  • 2019 – 100,366 miles
  • 2018 – 88,579 miles
  • 2017 – 76,402 miles
  • 2016 – 57,698 miles
  • 2015 – 53,225 miles
  • 2014 – 42,871 miles
  • 2013 – 30,534 miles
  • 2012 – 13,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,276 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,276 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    255691635907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass120,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    644730224318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail120,499 miles (+4,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    576222441685
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass115,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    881454749688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail115,867 miles (+15,501)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    160095282140
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass100,366 miles (+11,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,366 miles
    Test number
    741179506703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high travel
  7. Pass88,579 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    491004257822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,402 miles (+18,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    984628109227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff input shaft seal
  9. Pass57,698 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    383364799547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,225 miles (+10,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    288531855166
    • 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)
  11. Pass42,871 miles (+12,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    778105074225
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
  12. Pass30,534 miles (+16,571)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    777561263284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass13,963 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,963 miles
    Test number
    209258552277
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge also has a nail
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge
  14. Fail13,961 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,961 miles
    Test number
    496577552284
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge also has a nail
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Questions about LS59 CEA

Does LS59 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 CEA expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 CEA?
The MOT on LS59 CEA expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 CEA done?
LS59 CEA was recorded at 127,276 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 11,931 miles a year.
Has LS59 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 CEA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 CEA 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 CEA find?
LS59 CEA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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