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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 ELWMOT history

LS59 ELW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS59 ELW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,407 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ELW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ELW was last recorded at 142,407 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,631 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,776 miles
Average per year
6,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,407 miles
  • 2025 – 138,631 miles
  • 2024 – 134,983 miles
  • 2023 – 128,970 miles
  • 2022 – 123,722 miles
  • 2021 – 118,334 miles
  • 2020 – 114,022 miles
  • 2019 – 108,765 miles
  • 2018 – 103,272 miles
  • 2017 – 96,917 miles
  • 2016 – 92,260 miles
  • 2015 – 87,613 miles
  • 2014 – 78,704 miles
  • 2013 – 68,695 miles
  • 2012 – 52,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,407 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,407 miles (+3,776)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,407 miles
    Test number
    246118240796
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,631 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,631 miles
    Test number
    847086916292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,983 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,983 miles
    Test number
    857675373869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,970 miles (+5,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,970 miles
    Test number
    563427351587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight damaged but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,722 miles (+5,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,722 miles
    Test number
    749965403409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass118,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    260253997762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail118,334 miles (+4,312)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    518759984017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,022 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,022 miles
    Test number
    594455136644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,765 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,765 miles
    Test number
    301226981369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,272 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    199936783768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,264 miles (+6,347)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    430867474584
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryLow effort to offside and nearside park brake
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake slow to release

  12. Pass96,917 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    397141172504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,260 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    248023815852
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on os slightly lower

  14. Pass87,613 miles (+8,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,613 miles
    Test number
    586028415834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing prematurely
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass78,704 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    985091304335
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail78,704 miles (+10,009)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    255708594230
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    297884193287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail68,695 miles (+15,947)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    158441993295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    878476972200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,748 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,748 miles
    Test number
    326726972482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteADVISE NAIL IN N/SIDE REAR TYRE

Questions about LS59 ELW

Does LS59 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ELW is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ELW?
The MOT on LS59 ELW is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 ELW done?
LS59 ELW was recorded at 142,407 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,422 miles a year.
Has LS59 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ELW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 ELW 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 ELW find?
LS59 ELW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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