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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 WCEMOT history

LS59 WCE is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

LS59 WCE white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
87,137 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 WCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 WCE was last recorded at 87,137 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 3,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,456 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,681 miles
Average per year
6,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,137 miles
  • 2023 – 83,456 miles
  • 2022 – 78,861 miles
  • 2021 – 75,080 miles
  • 2020 – 71,367 miles
  • 2019 – 65,433 miles
  • 2018 – 59,060 miles
  • 2017 – 47,528 miles
  • 2016 – 33,140 miles
  • 2015 – 22,818 miles
  • 2014 – 22,620 miles
  • 2013 – 17,238 miles
  • 2012 – 14,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,137 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Advise both headlamp washer nozzles missing (vehicle passes as before 01/09/2009)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35x19 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement before canvas exposed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,137 miles (+3,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    915297945391
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass83,456 miles (+4,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    925021056310
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass78,861 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    703240529170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,859 miles (+3,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    223170717350
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass75,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    844552831172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre has a deep cut nearly reaching cord - 255/35x19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail75,079 miles (+3,712)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,079 miles
    Test number
    121276818569
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative directional spray nozzle missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative directional spray nozzle missing . (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre has a deep cut nearly reaching cord - 255/35x19. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass71,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    780912902314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail71,367 miles (+5,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    923178819699
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass65,433 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    812746728319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim damaged in two places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass59,060 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    682892271663
    • AdvisoryAdvise both headlamp washer nozzles missing (vehicle passes as before 01/09/2009)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35x19 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement before canvas exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail59,058 miles (+11,530)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    619763042578
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30x19 worn through to canvas at parts (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30x19 worn through to canvas at parts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both headlamp washer nozzles missing (vehicle passes as before 01/09/2009)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35x19 inner edge badly worn - advise replacement before canvas exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp on continuously
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass47,528 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    708257209372
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  13. Pass44,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    353232455022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,321 miles (+11,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    596726786921
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass33,140 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    635900851966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,818 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    518149845023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,620 miles (+5,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    205880154322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass17,380 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,380 miles
    Test number
    248321314097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,238 miles (+2,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,238 miles
    Test number
    506219653214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass14,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,288 miles
    Test number
    687901262205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 WCE

Does LS59 WCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 WCE expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 WCE?
The MOT on LS59 WCE expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 WCE done?
LS59 WCE was recorded at 87,137 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,120 miles a year.
Has LS59 WCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 WCE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 WCE 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 WCE find?
LS59 WCE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: brake lever pivot slightly tight; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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