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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LHMMOT history

LS59 LHM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS59 LHM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LHM was last recorded at 142,926 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,263 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,663 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,926 miles
  • 2025 – 139,263 miles
  • 2023 – 134,792 miles
  • 2022 – 130,777 miles
  • 2021 – 127,361 miles
  • 2020 – 124,209 miles
  • 2019 – 117,508 miles
  • 2018 – 117,508 miles
  • 2017 – 102,105 miles
  • 2016 – 91,510 miles
  • 2015 – 83,717 miles
  • 2014 – 72,659 miles
  • 2012 – 60,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 inner brake pads look to be wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre low on outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,926 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    766494528429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,263 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,263 miles
    Test number
    996696434491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,792 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,792 miles
    Test number
    377780540016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,777 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,777 miles
    Test number
    808325492696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,361 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,361 miles
    Test number
    700614816586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,209 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    388774278143
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads look to be wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing to outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
  7. Fail124,203 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,203 miles
    Test number
    608180189571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18y rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads look to be wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing to outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low on outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
  8. Pass121,621 miles (+4,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    812958598881
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn near to the limit
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield coming loose
    • AdvisoryRear offside seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted there(child seat loose on seatbelt)
  9. Pass117,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    473373175965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber starting to leak
  10. Fail117,508 miles (+3,448)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,508 miles
    Test number
    683422518487
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brakes show signs over over heating / damage (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber starting to leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are damaged from over heating
  11. Pass114,060 miles (+11,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    247758465288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,105 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    127265631126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,066 miles (+10,556)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,066 miles
    Test number
    304296206417
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Inner bearing. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Inner bearing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass91,510 miles (+7,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,510 miles
    Test number
    617622087968
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass83,717 miles (+11,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    466111475023
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass72,659 miles (+12,210)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    178013384072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass60,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    955041912376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LHM

Does LS59 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LHM is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LHM?
The MOT on LS59 LHM is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LHM done?
LS59 LHM was recorded at 142,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LS59 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LHM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS59 LHM 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 LHM find?
LS59 LHM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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