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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.

LS59 NVL blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass158,946 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass134,238 miles (+4,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,238 miles
    Test number
    308030719663
    • AdvisoryUnder-Body Corrosion
  6. 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
  7. Pass125,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,565 miles
    Test number
    604253725620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. Pass116,331 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    739095960318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Pass83,284 miles (+9,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    775702784997
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  16. Pass73,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,795 miles
    Test number
    658236694285
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. 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
  18. Pass62,630 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    246783823304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,270 miles
    Test number
    337385522301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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