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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LHNMOT history

LS59 LHN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS59 LHN blue 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,758 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LHN was last recorded at 108,758 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,736 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,758 miles
  • 2025 – 107,736 miles
  • 2024 – 106,099 miles
  • 2023 – 104,124 miles
  • 2022 – 101,307 miles
  • 2020 – 98,383 miles
  • 2019 – 94,233 miles
  • 2018 – 88,467 miles
  • 2017 – 85,004 miles
  • 2016 – 81,387 miles
  • 2015 – 75,753 miles
  • 2014 – 68,127 miles
  • 2013 – 55,382 miles
  • 2012 – 42,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,758 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,758 miles
    Test number
    706581239593
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail108,758 miles (+1,022)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,758 miles
    Test number
    110595265888
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass107,736 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,736 miles
    Test number
    258947007916
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    646388050183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail106,099 miles (+1,975)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    559417870781
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,124 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    325694442289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (inner edge very close) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail104,103 miles (+2,796)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,103 miles
    Test number
    109359638619
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,307 miles (+2,924)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    725519762806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass98,383 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    684231813330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail98,383 miles (+4,150)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    244530284301
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,233 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    113969312427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,467 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    994699739294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,004 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    832521688324
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass81,387 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    123120208872
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted.

  15. Fail81,197 miles (+5,444)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    106959944359
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass75,753 miles (+7,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    165672181629
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail68,127 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    188500844352
    • DangerousEngine oil leak (severe)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  18. Pass68,127 miles (+12,745)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,127 miles
    Test number
    898640644320
    • DangerousEngine oil leak (severe)

  19. Pass55,382 miles (+12,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    268499683498
    • 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)

  20. Pass42,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    386726332499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LHN

Does LS59 LHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LHN is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LHN?
The MOT on LS59 LHN is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LHN done?
LS59 LHN was recorded at 108,758 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has LS59 LHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LHN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 LHN 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 LHN find?
LS59 LHN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (torque reaction arms); rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side.

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