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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 GCXMOT history

LS59 GCX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LS59 GCX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
93,636 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GCX was last recorded at 93,636 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,664 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,636 miles
  • 2024 – 91,664 miles
  • 2023 – 88,926 miles
  • 2022 – 79,642 miles
  • 2021 – 75,822 miles
  • 2020 – 74,823 miles
  • 2019 – 67,564 miles
  • 2018 – 59,363 miles
  • 2017 – 50,189 miles
  • 2016 – 49,918 miles
  • 2015 – 43,201 miles
  • 2014 – 40,352 miles
  • 2012 – 25,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,636 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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.

  • Both front tyres slightly perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bulb warning light active (all lights working correctly)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,636 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    894306114170
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  2. Pass91,664 miles (+2,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    965631464361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    384011075760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail88,926 miles (+9,284)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    709284718800
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass79,642 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    948766040471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,822 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    237181127161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,821 miles (+998)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,821 miles
    Test number
    897441096969
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass74,823 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    550938083797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,564 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    284471210692
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
  10. Pass59,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    122006714616
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light active (all lights working correctly)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.
  11. Fail59,363 miles (+9,174)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    439333743971
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light active (all lights working correctly)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.
  12. Pass50,189 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    994152207207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,918 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    962237765999
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,Under trays
  14. Pass48,209 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    169786481686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,201 miles (+2,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    609491325025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass40,352 miles (+14,542)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    145544514191
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass25,810 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    757194562224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail25,687 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,687 miles
    Test number
    169253262233
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on the outer edges.

Questions about LS59 GCX

Does LS59 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 GCX expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GCX?
The MOT on LS59 GCX expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 GCX done?
LS59 GCX was recorded at 93,636 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has LS59 GCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GCX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 GCX 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 GCX find?
LS59 GCX passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: under tray fitted.

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