
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 NVLMOT history
LS59 NVL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 158,946 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 NVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 NVL was last recorded at 158,946 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,946 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,946 miles
- 2025 – 145,327 miles
- 2024 – 134,238 miles
- 2023 – 130,175 miles
- 2022 – 125,565 miles
- 2021 – 119,508 miles
- 2020 – 116,331 miles
- 2019 – 109,116 miles
- 2018 – 102,105 miles
- 2017 – 95,724 miles
- 2016 – 89,929 miles
- 2015 – 83,284 miles
- 2014 – 73,795 miles
- 2013 – 62,630 miles
- 2012 – 54,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront position lamps permanently illuminated
- AdvisoryOuter and inner sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Under trays fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,946 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 158,946 miles
- Test number
- 868021009934
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront position lamps permanently illuminated
- AdvisoryOuter and inner sill covers fitted
Fail158,946 miles (+13,619)11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,946 miles
- Test number
- 541476316942
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter and inner sill covers fitted
Pass145,327 miles (+292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 145,327 miles
- Test number
- 480133068344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill and chassis slight corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,035 miles (+10,797)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,035 miles
- Test number
- 660514605252
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe bracket mount holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,238 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 134,238 miles
- Test number
- 308030719663
- AdvisoryUnder-Body Corrosion
Pass130,175 miles (+4,610)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,175 miles
- Test number
- 790393181016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Disk Backing Plate Insecure But Not Likely To Become Detached
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/45R17 (RFT) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear General Under-Body Corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Suspension Arm Bushes Are Perishing
Pass125,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 125,565 miles
- Test number
- 604253725620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,565 miles (+6,057)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,565 miles
- Test number
- 362674136745
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner o/s/f brake pipe heat shield loose
Pass119,508 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,508 miles
- Test number
- 758688207438
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise slight corrosion rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,331 miles (+7,215)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,331 miles
- Test number
- 739095960318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,116 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,116 miles
- Test number
- 998980577109
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass102,105 miles (+6,381)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,105 miles
- Test number
- 101898346002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing on inside
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp insecure
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass95,724 miles (+5,795)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 550821763476
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass89,929 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 89,929 miles
- Test number
- 545311318472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass83,284 miles (+9,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 83,284 miles
- Test number
- 775702784997
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass73,795 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,795 miles
- Test number
- 658236694285
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail73,795 miles (+11,165)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,795 miles
- Test number
- 385386794409
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,630 miles (+8,360)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,630 miles
- Test number
- 246783823304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,270 miles
- Test number
- 337385522301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,270 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,270 miles
- Test number
- 377535322366
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LS59 NVL
- Does LS59 NVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NVL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 NVL?
- The MOT on LS59 NVL is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 NVL done?
- LS59 NVL was recorded at 158,946 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
- Has LS59 NVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 NVL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS59 NVL 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 NVL find?
- LS59 NVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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