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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 WBUMOT history

LS59 WBU is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,872 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 WBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 WBU was last recorded at 127,872 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,863 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,872 miles
  • 2024 – 124,648 miles
  • 2023 – 122,279 miles
  • 2022 – 112,196 miles
  • 2021 – 108,427 miles
  • 2020 – 104,137 miles
  • 2019 – 92,235 miles
  • 2018 – 79,581 miles
  • 2016 – 61,894 miles
  • 2015 – 49,150 miles
  • 2014 – 48,219 miles
  • 2013 – 42,006 miles
  • 2012 – 33,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,872 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,872 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    525424791160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,863 miles (+3,215)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    102561755857
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,648 miles
    Test number
    279164762860
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  4. Fail124,648 miles (+2,369)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,648 miles
    Test number
    813998717964
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass122,279 miles (+10,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    154420365736
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,196 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    790056411391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,427 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    403797166025
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    285805280569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,137 miles (+11,902)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    515267401335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator trapped between coil spring
    • AdvisoryRear Prop doughnut worn

  10. Pass92,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    743929252829
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever near end of traval

  11. Fail92,234 miles (+12,653)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    543581756871
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is badly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever near end of traval

  12. Pass79,581 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    372387008079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,553 miles (+17,659)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    953076945112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass61,894 miles (+12,744)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    255806691178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,150 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    313492159478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,219 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    477709624394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  17. Fail48,215 miles (+6,209)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    655359824388
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  18. Pass42,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    758755623387
    • NoteAdvise Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  19. Fail42,006 miles (+8,019)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    439035023384
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  20. Pass33,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,987 miles
    Test number
    928638722304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 WBU

Does LS59 WBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 WBU expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 WBU?
The MOT on LS59 WBU expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 WBU done?
LS59 WBU was recorded at 127,872 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
Has LS59 WBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 WBU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 WBU 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 WBU find?
LS59 WBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most.

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