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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 ELCMOT history

LS59 ELC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

LS59 ELC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
96,348 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ELC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ELC was last recorded at 96,348 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 5,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,022 miles · 18 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
5,326 miles
Average per year
7,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,348 miles
  • 2020 – 91,022 miles
  • 2019 – 83,984 miles
  • 2018 – 73,446 miles
  • 2017 – 63,994 miles
  • 2016 – 55,841 miles
  • 2015 – 47,413 miles
  • 2014 – 39,731 miles
  • 2012 – 31,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    227823182724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail96,240 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,240 km
    Test number
    627908527985
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass91,022 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    550518435549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,984 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    134223142163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,446 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,446 miles
    Test number
    142935666529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,426 miles (+9,432)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    957114275061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass63,994 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,994 miles
    Test number
    759803455091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,841 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    710463856921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass47,413 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    189281855063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail47,373 miles (+7,642)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    179750155082
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  11. Pass39,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    896463724023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,731 miles (+8,235)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    156023024450
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
  13. Pass31,496 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    748861742308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Questions about LS59 ELC

Does LS59 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ELC expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ELC?
The MOT on LS59 ELC expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ELC done?
LS59 ELC was recorded at 96,348 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 7,213 miles a year.
Has LS59 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ELC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 ELC 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 ELC find?
LS59 ELC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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