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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LJNMOT history

LS59 LJN is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 3 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 47,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LJN was last recorded at 47,570 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2015: 1,103 miles, lower than 10,419 miles on 27 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,772 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,570 miles
  • 2025 – 42,772 miles
  • 2024 – 35,824 miles
  • 2023 – 29,194 miles
  • 2022 – 21,427 miles
  • 2021 – 19,729 miles
  • 2020 – 18,567 miles
  • 2019 – 18,308 miles
  • 2018 – 17,650 miles
  • 2017 – 15,162 miles
  • 2016 – 12,857 miles
  • 2015 – 1,103 miles
  • 2014 – 10,419 miles
  • 2013 – 9,294 miles
  • 2012 – 8,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,570 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,570 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    854927853915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,772 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    621217919617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near legal limit (1.9mm). (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass35,824 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    261803741927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,822 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    635256250884
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass29,194 miles (+7,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,194 miles
    Test number
    967646197252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass21,427 miles (+1,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    21,427 miles
    Test number
    904687554202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass19,729 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    19,729 miles
    Test number
    948385138014
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass18,567 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,567 miles
    Test number
    384360470865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass18,308 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,308 miles
    Test number
    129975463855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass17,650 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    118267426166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,646 miles (+2,484)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    328093920846
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass15,162 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    15,162 miles
    Test number
    716207100725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,857 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    12,857 miles
    Test number
    618544871161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    1,103 miles
    Test number
    802837601395
    • 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)

  15. Fail1,103 miles (-9,316)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,103 miles
    Test number
    511099276848
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)

  16. Pass10,419 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    10,419 miles
    Test number
    646331034347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,294 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    627317683267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,864 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    8,864 miles
    Test number
    369148592203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS59 LJN

Does LS59 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LJN is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LJN?
The MOT on LS59 LJN is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LJN done?
LS59 LJN was recorded at 47,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has LS59 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LJN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 LJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 LJN find?
LS59 LJN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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