
BMW 316
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 FFJMOT history
LS59 FFJ is a blue diesel BMW 316 first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 182,148 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 FFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 FFJ was last recorded at 182,148 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 181,884 miles · 6 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 264 miles
- Average per year
- 10,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 182,148 miles
- 2022 – 172,589 miles
- 2021 – 163,340 miles
- 2020 – 153,746 miles
- 2019 – 153,223 miles
- 2018 – 147,772 miles
- 2017 – 138,265 miles
- 2016 – 130,350 miles
- 2015 – 118,328 miles
- 2014 – 110,050 miles
- 2013 – 95,894 miles
- 2012 – 69,855 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,148 miles (+264)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 182,148 miles
- Test number
- 891607068139
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail181,884 miles (+9,295)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,884 miles
- Test number
- 340364766142
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass172,589 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 172,589 miles
- Test number
- 394788915833
- AdvisoryDPF has visually been cut open/re-welded - letter/evidence received from vehicle presenter to say it was a weld repair to exhaust flexible pipe
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Fail172,528 miles (+9,188)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,528 miles
- Test number
- 216940188975
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS / brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
Pass163,340 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 163,340 miles
- Test number
- 358535117981
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,329 miles (+9,583)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,329 miles
- Test number
- 381152270261
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,746 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,746 miles
- Test number
- 606242121512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,223 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 153,223 miles
- Test number
- 780419764558
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly ribbed on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil on both front sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass147,772 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 147,772 miles
- Test number
- 993913964917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,765 miles (+9,500)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,765 miles
- Test number
- 769352212324
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,265 miles (+7,915)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,265 miles
- Test number
- 924566100430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,350 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,350 miles
- Test number
- 863938570298
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail130,346 miles (+12,018)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,346 miles
- Test number
- 632423299907
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass118,328 miles (+8,278)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 152665670789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,050 miles (+14,156)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 110,050 miles
- Test number
- 116492374203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,894 miles (+26,039)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 95,894 miles
- Test number
- 356279943266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,855 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,855 miles
- Test number
- 817486472296
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about LS59 FFJ
- Does LS59 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS59 FFJ expired on 18 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 FFJ?
- The MOT on LS59 FFJ expired on 18 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS59 FFJ done?
- LS59 FFJ was recorded at 182,148 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 10,748 miles a year.
- Has LS59 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 FFJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS59 FFJ 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 FFJ find?
- LS59 FFJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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