
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 LHYMOT history
LS59 LHY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 205,706 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 LHY
- 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
- 23 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 LHY was last recorded at 205,706 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 11,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,410 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,296 miles
- Average per year
- 12,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,706 miles
- 2025 – 194,410 miles
- 2024 – 180,466 miles
- 2023 – 164,212 miles
- 2022 – 150,283 miles
- 2021 – 145,313 miles
- 2020 – 142,009 miles
- 2019 – 137,888 miles
- 2017 – 122,322 miles
- 2016 – 100,774 miles
- 2015 – 83,535 miles
- 2014 – 67,266 miles
- 2013 – 57,318 miles
- 2012 – 46,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,706 miles (+11,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 205,706 miles
- Test number
- 832871420061
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass194,410 miles (+13,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 194,410 miles
- Test number
- 284723529826
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,466 miles (+16,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 180,466 miles
- Test number
- 808360531248
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass164,212 miles (+13,929)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 164,212 miles
- Test number
- 923593695102
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler and oil filter housing seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rockercover gasket seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,283 miles (+4,970)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,283 miles
- Test number
- 119119811154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,313 miles (+3,304)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,313 miles
- Test number
- 950233271729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 142,009 miles
- Test number
- 443192930490
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail142,009 miles (+4,121)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,009 miles
- Test number
- 803641600903
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,888 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 137,888 miles
- Test number
- 177979828264
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,864 miles (+15,542)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,864 miles
- Test number
- 708342567297
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,322 miles (+21,548)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,322 miles
- Test number
- 432578420124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,774 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 100,774 miles
- Test number
- 431909483892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNon run-flat tyres fitted to rear
- AdvisoryWiper clearing poor
Fail100,774 miles (+17,239)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,774 miles
- Test number
- 239888142775
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNon run-flat tyres fitted to rear
- AdvisoryWiper clearing poor
Pass83,535 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,535 miles
- Test number
- 535993152262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail83,535 miles (+16,269)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,535 miles
- Test number
- 313257726626
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,266 miles (+9,948)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,266 miles
- Test number
- 905127054104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,318 miles (+10,795)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,318 miles
- Test number
- 235848973140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,523 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 46,523 miles
- Test number
- 226185722313
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS59 LHY
- Does LS59 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LHY is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 LHY?
- The MOT on LS59 LHY is valid until 27 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 LHY done?
- LS59 LHY was recorded at 205,706 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 12,035 miles a year.
- Has LS59 LHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 LHY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS59 LHY 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 LHY find?
- LS59 LHY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear coil spring corroded both side.
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