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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 YHLMOT history

LS59 YHL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS59 YHL silver 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,481 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YHL
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YHL was last recorded at 92,481 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,428 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,053 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,481 miles
  • 2025 – 85,428 miles
  • 2024 – 84,263 miles
  • 2023 – 81,171 miles
  • 2022 – 77,898 miles
  • 2021 – 73,846 miles
  • 2020 – 69,792 miles
  • 2019 – 66,585 miles
  • 2018 – 63,974 miles
  • 2017 – 56,401 miles
  • 2016 – 43,165 miles
  • 2015 – 32,677 miles
  • 2014 – 27,602 miles
  • 2013 – 24,869 miles
  • 2012 – 22,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    632642376315
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail92,481 miles (+7,053)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    992983211648
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass85,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    820382221871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail85,428 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    682057255338
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    705040469487
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on very inner edges

  6. Fail84,263 miles (+3,092)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    268490532238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on very inner edges

  7. Pass81,171 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,171 miles
    Test number
    512727997812
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail81,171 miles (+3,273)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,171 miles
    Test number
    206616258219
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass77,898 miles (+4,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,898 miles
    Test number
    161135665501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass73,846 miles (+4,054)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    602661488436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,792 miles (+3,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,792 miles
    Test number
    799626525685
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,585 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    526254292764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,974 miles (+7,573)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    233383534640
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 separate areas of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass56,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    673732551933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,401 miles (+13,236)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    916545423416
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3 separate locations (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,165 miles (+10,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    962120914631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder

  17. Pass32,677 miles (+5,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    525764765838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside lower side skirt partially insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail27,602 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    629384854221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,602 miles (+2,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    727044654203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass24,869 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,869 miles
    Test number
    848983553232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,093 miles
    Test number
    656421762214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 YHL

Does LS59 YHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YHL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YHL?
The MOT on LS59 YHL is valid until 30 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 YHL done?
LS59 YHL was recorded at 92,481 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has LS59 YHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YHL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 YHL 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 YHL find?
LS59 YHL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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