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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 WBYMOT history

LS59 WBY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 184,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

LS59 WBY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
184,242 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 WBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 WBY was last recorded at 184,242 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,241 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,242 miles
  • 2024 – 169,022 miles
  • 2023 – 154,326 miles
  • 2020 – 136,763 miles
  • 2019 – 123,021 miles
  • 2018 – 100,320 miles
  • 2017 – 93,531 miles
  • 2016 – 87,413 miles
  • 2015 – 73,486 miles
  • 2014 – 63,405 miles
  • 2013 – 55,614 miles
  • 2012 – 45,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,242 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker dust guard insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTpms onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine Cover & Under Tray's Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,242 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,242 miles
    Test number
    187418444704
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker dust guard insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTpms on
  2. Fail184,241 miles (+15,219)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,241 miles
    Test number
    662925217732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker dust guard insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTpms on
  3. Pass169,022 miles (+18)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,022 miles
    Test number
    521070318106
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Under Tray's Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail169,004 miles (+14,678)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,004 miles
    Test number
    896526289227
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Under Tray's Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass154,326 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,326 miles
    Test number
    373743712858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat sheild insecure
  6. Fail154,324 miles (+17,561)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,324 miles
    Test number
    147826331711
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat sheild insecure
  7. Pass136,763 miles (+13,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,763 miles
    Test number
    601274292779
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements of 16%
  8. Pass123,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    538479236375
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft donut splitting slightly
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items
  9. Fail123,021 miles (+22,701)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    855233396288
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft donut splitting slightly
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable t check items
  10. Pass100,320 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    676599909491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,531 miles (+6,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,531 miles
    Test number
    324476047041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass87,413 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    980374502075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,359 miles (+13,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    925338386159
    • FailureNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch is not securing bonnet in a safe position (8.4.1)
  14. Pass73,486 miles (+10,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    528957900713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,405 miles (+7,791)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    677661934379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
  16. Pass55,614 miles (+10,326)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    879261333316
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass45,288 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    647099432365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Fail45,288 miles1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    619669632378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LS59 WBY

Does LS59 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 WBY expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 WBY?
The MOT on LS59 WBY expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 WBY done?
LS59 WBY was recorded at 184,242 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 11,067 miles a year.
Has LS59 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 WBY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 WBY 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 WBY find?
LS59 WBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn, and 6 more.

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