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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LS59 LOUMOT history

LS59 LOU is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LS59 LOU red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,912 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LOU was last recorded at 80,912 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,781 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,912 miles
  • 2024 – 79,781 miles
  • 2023 – 78,569 miles
  • 2022 – 75,679 miles
  • 2021 – 70,921 miles
  • 2020 – 66,417 miles
  • 2019 – 62,783 miles
  • 2018 – 58,770 miles
  • 2017 – 54,365 miles
  • 2016 – 49,581 miles
  • 2015 – 45,443 miles
  • 2014 – 40,135 miles
  • 2013 – 33,966 miles
  • 2012 – 30,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,912 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,912 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    617225933763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,781 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,781 miles
    Test number
    538649704701
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
  3. Pass78,569 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,569 miles
    Test number
    518773624652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    255601670062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,679 miles (+4,758)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    432083553809
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass70,921 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,921 miles
    Test number
    294861482147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,417 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    609373131340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,783 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    715711187824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,770 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,770 miles
    Test number
    567034432530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,365 miles (+4,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    467473524570
    • 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)
  11. Pass49,581 miles (+4,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,581 miles
    Test number
    709753381827
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  12. Pass45,443 miles (+5,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    166112333615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sidelight slightly dim
    • AdvisoryUnable to view rear coil springs fully
  13. Pass40,135 miles (+6,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    488576624305
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
  14. Pass33,966 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,966 miles
    Test number
    226076023329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,265 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    247828942385
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    498388342441
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 LOU

Does LS59 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LOU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LOU?
The MOT on LS59 LOU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LOU done?
LS59 LOU was recorded at 80,912 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has LS59 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LOU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 LOU 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 LOU find?
LS59 LOU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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