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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NTVMOT history

LS59 NTV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LS59 NTV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,270 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NTV was last recorded at 167,270 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2023: 150,313 miles, lower than 156,282 miles on 22 Feb 2023.

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
167,268 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,270 miles
  • 2025 – 162,187 miles
  • 2024 – 156,266 miles
  • 2023 – 150,317 miles
  • 2022 – 141,003 miles
  • 2021 – 128,006 miles
  • 2019 – 119,577 miles
  • 2017 – 105,445 miles
  • 2016 – 87,767 miles
  • 2015 – 75,279 miles
  • 2014 – 56,871 miles
  • 2013 – 47,260 miles
  • 2012 – 37,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,270 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,270 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,270 miles
    Test number
    829900409416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail167,268 miles (+5,081)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,268 miles
    Test number
    645376029857
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass162,187 miles (+5,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,187 miles
    Test number
    706981330968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 worn on outer edge (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. Pass156,266 miles (+5,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,266 miles
    Test number
    814668199192
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,317 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,317 miles
    Test number
    236720615781
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail150,313 miles (-5,969)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    964258722663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail156,282 miles (+149)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,282 miles
    Test number
    335508301130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,133 miles (+15,130)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,133 miles
    Test number
    927218907092
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,003 miles (+12,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,003 miles
    Test number
    297250829895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake

  10. Pass128,006 miles (+8,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    867186213316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass119,577 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    375043136671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,918 miles (+7,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    330511767858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder car fitted plastic cover.

  13. Pass105,445 miles (+10,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    902731413358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass94,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,858 miles
    Test number
    443653890275
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

  15. Fail94,858 miles (+7,091)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,858 miles
    Test number
    990957604788
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

  16. Pass87,767 miles (+12,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,767 miles
    Test number
    100454569055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMinor windscreen chips
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass75,279 miles (+18,408)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,279 miles
    Test number
    109932495039
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil level low

  18. Pass56,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    336363194077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,871 miles (+9,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    655102794069
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass47,260 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    667517373214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,792 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    769202083070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    189723692245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,350 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    105952292241
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS59 NTV

Does LS59 NTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NTV is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NTV?
The MOT on LS59 NTV is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 NTV done?
LS59 NTV was recorded at 167,270 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,667 miles a year.
Has LS59 NTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NTV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 NTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 NTV find?
LS59 NTV passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; exhaust heat shield insecure.

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