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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 GFYMOT history

LS59 GFY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS59 GFY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,985 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GFY
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GFY was last recorded at 174,985 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 8,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,370 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,615 miles
Average per year
10,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,985 miles
  • 2025 – 166,370 miles
  • 2024 – 158,156 miles
  • 2023 – 151,069 miles
  • 2022 – 138,971 miles
  • 2021 – 129,552 miles
  • 2020 – 124,086 miles
  • 2019 – 114,170 miles
  • 2018 – 101,110 miles
  • 2017 – 86,984 miles
  • 2016 – 72,913 miles
  • 2015 – 69,948 miles
  • 2014 – 58,135 miles
  • 2013 – 44,472 miles
  • 2012 – 31,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,985 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,985 miles
    Test number
    234145457665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail174,985 miles (+8,615)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,985 miles
    Test number
    538694574973
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass166,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,370 miles
    Test number
    109579733611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,361 miles (+8,205)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,361 miles
    Test number
    872141783889
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass158,156 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,156 miles
    Test number
    991032713700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,147 miles (+7,078)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    407298975667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached loose / bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    342426871272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,069 miles (+12,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    229548536105
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass138,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,971 miles
    Test number
    153621212845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,971 miles (+9,419)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,971 miles
    Test number
    448581296753
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass129,552 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    938669925159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail129,550 miles (+5,464)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    977580079004
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass124,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    861331327211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Fail124,086 miles (+9,916)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    900894202518
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass114,170 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    884312146054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    327909426738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,110 miles (+14,126)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    111971276548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  18. Pass86,984 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,984 miles
    Test number
    610693570463
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail86,955 miles (+14,042)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    787583446060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass72,913 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    279073167266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,948 miles (+11,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,948 miles
    Test number
    547080194204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,135 miles (+13,663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    138646464279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,472 miles (+13,235)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,472 miles
    Test number
    745283353268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,237 miles
    Test number
    729641252262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 GFY

Does LS59 GFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GFY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GFY?
The MOT on LS59 GFY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GFY done?
LS59 GFY was recorded at 174,985 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 10,393 miles a year.
Has LS59 GFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GFY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 GFY 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 GFY find?
LS59 GFY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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