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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 GEYMOT history

LS59 GEY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LS59 GEY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,653 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GEY
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
10 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GEY was last recorded at 130,653 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,012 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,641 miles
Average per year
8,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,653 miles
  • 2025 – 124,012 miles
  • 2024 – 109,099 miles
  • 2023 – 99,869 miles
  • 2022 – 92,307 miles
  • 2021 – 87,046 miles
  • 2020 – 87,005 miles
  • 2019 – 81,366 miles
  • 2018 – 74,996 miles
  • 2017 – 64,755 miles
  • 2016 – 60,341 miles
  • 2015 – 54,038 miles
  • 2014 – 44,213 miles
  • 2013 – 31,499 miles
  • 2012 – 25,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,653 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,653 miles (+6,641)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    164088127843
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    521306714164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail124,012 miles (+14,913)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    354130260219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass109,099 miles (+9,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    346117044271
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,869 miles (+7,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,869 miles
    Test number
    672330568178
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    875977202443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,307 miles (+5,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    786382334936
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass87,046 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    851391921885
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail87,005 miles (+5,639)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    259171407828
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,366 miles (+6,370)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    782028835692
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,996 miles (+10,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    197073606243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass64,755 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    943019511744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,341 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,341 miles
    Test number
    130347184924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,038 miles (+9,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    383912975436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,213 miles (+12,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    367447484410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,499 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    675169813318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    427222522310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 GEY

Does LS59 GEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GEY is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GEY?
The MOT on LS59 GEY is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GEY done?
LS59 GEY was recorded at 130,653 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 8,009 miles a year.
Has LS59 GEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GEY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 GEY 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 GEY find?
LS59 GEY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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