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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 FTYMOT history

LS59 FTY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LS59 FTY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
147,891 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 FTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 FTY was last recorded at 147,891 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 9,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,698 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,193 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,891 miles
  • 2025 – 138,698 miles
  • 2024 – 132,552 miles
  • 2023 – 129,650 miles
  • 2022 – 127,681 miles
  • 2021 – 125,556 miles
  • 2020 – 122,715 miles
  • 2019 – 118,398 miles
  • 2018 – 112,273 miles
  • 2017 – 106,179 miles
  • 2016 – 100,135 miles
  • 2015 – 93,779 miles
  • 2014 – 85,004 miles
  • 2013 – 78,067 miles
  • 2012 – 72,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake brake only just met the requirements 16%

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 Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,891 miles (+9,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,891 miles
    Test number
    612750614787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake brake only just met the requirements 16%

  2. Pass138,698 miles (+6,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,698 miles
    Test number
    811241522651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,552 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,552 miles
    Test number
    770211142391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,650 miles (+1,969)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    945863462724
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,681 miles
    Test number
    299145506397
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,679 miles (+2,123)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    497655360557
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  7. Pass125,556 miles (+2,841)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    899224254867
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass122,715 miles (+4,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    833010467134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand break needs attention
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  9. Pass118,398 miles (+6,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,398 miles
    Test number
    265744557524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,273 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,273 miles
    Test number
    658262257656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    900442121760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,178 miles (+6,043)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    313423485186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,135 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    364622663602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,779 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    288736025247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,004 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    755897424256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,067 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    108386523275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,276 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    808819822284
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Questions about LS59 FTY

Does LS59 FTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 FTY is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 FTY?
The MOT on LS59 FTY is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 FTY done?
LS59 FTY was recorded at 147,891 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has LS59 FTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 FTY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 FTY 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 FTY find?
LS59 FTY passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake brake only just met the requirements 16%.

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