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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LJVMOT history

LS59 LJV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

LS59 LJV 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 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,281 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LJV
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
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LJV was last recorded at 116,281 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 4,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,304 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,977 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,281 miles
  • 2021 – 111,304 miles
  • 2020 – 105,846 miles
  • 2019 – 102,155 miles
  • 2018 – 94,127 miles
  • 2017 – 83,430 miles
  • 2016 – 73,646 miles
  • 2015 – 66,140 miles
  • 2014 – 60,262 miles
  • 2013 – 47,809 miles
  • 2012 – 33,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,281 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust heat shield detached from mounting screw.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    695337975745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,281 miles (+4,977)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    794525524568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,304 miles (+5,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    878554270121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,846 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,846 miles
    Test number
    160141210381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield detached from mounting screw.

  5. Fail105,844 miles (+3,689)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    787116922894
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield detached from mounting screw.

  6. Pass102,155 miles (+8,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,155 miles
    Test number
    788303707238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,127 miles (+10,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    251660846875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,430 miles (+9,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    669585515767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,646 miles
    Test number
    139702316631
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing uneven on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

  10. Fail73,646 miles (+7,506)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,646 miles
    Test number
    231836124284
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing uneven on edges

  11. Pass66,140 miles (+5,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    150004072388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

  12. Pass60,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    505502884276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail60,262 miles (+12,453)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    328100384438
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,809 miles (+58)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    935658593243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail47,751 miles (+14,557)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    707806093215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass33,194 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,194 miles
    Test number
    765177072220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LS59 LJV

Does LS59 LJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 LJV expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LJV?
The MOT on LS59 LJV expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 LJV done?
LS59 LJV was recorded at 116,281 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has LS59 LJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LJV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 LJV 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 LJV find?
LS59 LJV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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