
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass91,022 miles (+7,038)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 91,022 miles
- Test number
- 550518435549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,984 miles (+10,538)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,984 miles
- Test number
- 134223142163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,446 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 73,446 miles
- Test number
- 142935666529
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass63,994 miles (+8,153)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 63,994 miles
- Test number
- 759803455091
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass39,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,731 miles
- Test number
- 896463724023
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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