BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 VPMMOT history
LS59 VPM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 242,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 242,958 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 VPM
- 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
- 26 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 VPM was last recorded at 242,958 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 230,272 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,686 miles
- Average per year
- 12,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 242,958 miles
- 2025 – 230,272 miles
- 2023 – 213,814 miles
- 2022 – 198,926 miles
- 2021 – 183,557 miles
- 2020 – 171,506 miles
- 2019 – 157,181 miles
- 2018 – 145,779 miles
- 2016 – 127,727 miles
- 2015 – 117,862 miles
- 2014 – 105,737 miles
- 2013 – 92,063 miles
- 2012 – 71,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass242,958 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear General under body corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear abs ring damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,958 miles (+12,686)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 242,958 miles
- Test number
- 804840564902
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear General under body corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass230,272 miles (+16,458)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 230,272 miles
- Test number
- 118621180222
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear
Pass213,814 miles (+14,888)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 213,814 miles
- Test number
- 740006878789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,926 miles (+190)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 198,926 miles
- Test number
- 838102748843
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear abs ring damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Fail198,736 miles (+15,179)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,736 miles
- Test number
- 314776869593
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear abs ring damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Pass183,557 miles (+12,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 183,557 miles
- Test number
- 411560569946
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,506 miles (+14,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 171,506 miles
- Test number
- 702928557928
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,181 miles (+11,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 157,181 miles
- Test number
- 186626520187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 145,779 miles
- Test number
- 283413052679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,779 miles (+18,052)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,779 miles
- Test number
- 102055959505
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Pass127,727 miles (+9,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,727 miles
- Test number
- 920692376484
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,862 miles (+12,125)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 117,862 miles
- Test number
- 997273213928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,737 miles (+13,674)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 105,737 miles
- Test number
- 116262824378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,063 miles (+20,423)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 92,063 miles
- Test number
- 396290633326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 71,640 miles
- Test number
- 305389622327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 VPM
- Does LS59 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 VPM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 VPM?
- The MOT on LS59 VPM is valid until 22 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 VPM done?
- LS59 VPM was recorded at 242,958 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 12,388 miles a year.
- Has LS59 VPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 VPM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS59 VPM 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 VPM find?
- LS59 VPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive intercooler; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm, and 4 more.
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