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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NPKMOT history

LS59 NPK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LS59 NPK grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,015 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NPK was last recorded at 158,015 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 15,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,854 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,161 miles
Average per year
9,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,015 miles
  • 2024 – 142,854 miles
  • 2023 – 134,780 miles
  • 2022 – 124,535 miles
  • 2021 – 116,350 miles
  • 2020 – 112,904 miles
  • 2019 – 109,784 miles
  • 2018 – 109,324 miles
  • 2017 – 100,568 miles
  • 2016 – 62,138 miles
  • 2015 – 54,097 miles
  • 2014 – 46,538 miles
  • 2013 – 39,052 miles
  • 2012 – 30,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    536698474224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail158,015 miles (+15,161)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    345873908524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass142,854 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,854 miles
    Test number
    857593307445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail142,785 miles (+8,005)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,785 miles
    Test number
    134210667985
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass134,780 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    536643049484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,535 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    994339778885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail124,534 miles (+8,184)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,534 miles
    Test number
    846651074975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass116,350 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    340726977245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,904 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    748581269509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,784 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    800904081293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,729 miles (+405)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    121971407079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass109,324 miles (+8,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    980627173683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass100,568 miles (+38,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    297265208467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass62,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    520656985411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail62,137 miles (+8,040)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    775677868467
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,097 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    775765225170
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail54,090 miles (+7,552)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    387902925153
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass46,538 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    225572524477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,052 miles (+8,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    239422023492
    • 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)
  20. Pass30,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    338324722145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 NPK

Does LS59 NPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NPK is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NPK?
The MOT on LS59 NPK is valid until 12 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 NPK done?
LS59 NPK was recorded at 158,015 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,355 miles a year.
Has LS59 NPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NPK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 NPK 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 NPK find?
LS59 NPK passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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