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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LJEMOT history

LS59 LJE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

LS59 LJE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
163,066 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LJE was last recorded at 163,066 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,062 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,066 miles
  • 2022 – 148,864 miles
  • 2021 – 141,061 miles
  • 2020 – 136,267 miles
  • 2019 – 130,282 miles
  • 2018 – 124,329 miles
  • 2017 – 113,743 miles
  • 2016 – 105,727 miles
  • 2015 – 95,298 miles
  • 2014 – 93,775 miles
  • 2013 – 85,137 miles
  • 2012 – 73,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,066 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,066 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,066 miles
    Test number
    941075142939
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Fail163,062 miles (+14,198)2 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,062 miles
    Test number
    845480537055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,864 miles (+7,803)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,864 miles
    Test number
    807133944199
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bon edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass141,061 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,061 miles
    Test number
    844293251330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,267 miles (+5,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    612240675704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,282 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    648808424862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,329 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,329 miles
    Test number
    600053483931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    733806427163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,662 miles (+9,919)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    174780637191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner cores showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass113,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    311106310857
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail113,743 miles (+8,016)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    391376159219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,727 miles (+10,429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    815446625447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,298 miles
    Test number
    396008645098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail95,298 miles (+1,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,298 miles
    Test number
    228018945025
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass93,775 miles (+8,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    316835744445
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass85,137 miles (+11,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    358232733246
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass73,172 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    579247032216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront no. plate backing starting to lift and crack.

Questions about LS59 LJE

Does LS59 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 LJE expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LJE?
The MOT on LS59 LJE expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 LJE done?
LS59 LJE was recorded at 163,066 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 8,223 miles a year.
Has LS59 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LJE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 LJE 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 LJE find?
LS59 LJE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section, and 5 more.

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