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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc

LS59 NMKMOT history

LS59 NMK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LS59 NMK grey 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 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
179,151 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NMK was last recorded at 179,151 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,148 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,151 miles
  • 2024 – 172,602 miles
  • 2023 – 163,065 miles
  • 2022 – 154,565 miles
  • 2021 – 146,521 miles
  • 2020 – 136,755 miles
  • 2019 – 123,875 miles
  • 2018 – 113,259 miles
  • 2017 – 104,957 miles
  • 2016 – 87,667 miles
  • 2015 – 69,215 miles
  • 2014 – 63,553 miles
  • 2013 – 33,845 miles
  • 2012 – 31,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,151 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,151 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,151 miles
    Test number
    720905790896
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,148 miles (+6,546)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,148 miles
    Test number
    110161738637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,602 miles (+9,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,602 miles
    Test number
    394828737962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,065 miles (+8,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,065 miles
    Test number
    248252603651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass154,565 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    898313167855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,521 miles (+9,766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,521 miles
    Test number
    336146041228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,755 miles (+12,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,755 miles
    Test number
    158986300613
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,875 miles (+10,616)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,875 miles
    Test number
    596521799588
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    754155310553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail113,259 miles (+8,302)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    529916730570
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass104,957 miles (+17,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    838196536243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    397137774145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail87,667 miles (+18,452)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    403195845434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    876579585183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848768085123
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  16. Pass63,553 miles (+13,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    737463364308
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on shoulders

  17. Pass49,651 miles (+15,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    368002504066
    • NoteWear on inner edge of n/side front tyre

  18. Pass33,845 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,845 miles
    Test number
    978571423006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    827604662269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 NMK

Does LS59 NMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 NMK expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NMK?
The MOT on LS59 NMK expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 NMK done?
LS59 NMK was recorded at 179,151 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 11,530 miles a year.
Has LS59 NMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NMK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 NMK 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 NMK find?
LS59 NMK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front, and 1 more.

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