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BMW 120

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 YHMMOT history

LS59 YHM is a black petrol BMW 120 first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,438 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YHM was last recorded at 58,438 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,133 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,438 miles
  • 2024 – 57,133 miles
  • 2023 – 54,955 miles
  • 2022 – 52,520 miles
  • 2021 – 50,018 miles
  • 2020 – 45,018 miles
  • 2019 – 35,565 miles
  • 2018 – 32,281 miles
  • 2017 – 24,409 miles
  • 2016 – 22,310 miles
  • 2015 – 18,510 miles
  • 2014 – 15,804 miles
  • 2013 – 13,235 miles
  • 2012 – 10,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,438 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Wipers smearing - still cleaning effectively.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,438 miles (+1,305)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    875471974415
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass57,133 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    348950662762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,955 miles
    Test number
    950478047516
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing - still cleaning effectively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail54,955 miles (+2,435)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,955 miles
    Test number
    111189036262
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing - still cleaning effectively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass52,520 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    399765506538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass50,018 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    458043889339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Fail50,017 miles (+4,999)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,017 miles
    Test number
    429146565194
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass45,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    802539436419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail45,018 miles (+9,453)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    793600490262
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass35,565 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    832915247500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,540 miles (+3,259)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    674312518524
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass32,281 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    863455316229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,409 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    236674372622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,310 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,310 miles
    Test number
    789347976527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low,worn badly on outer tread and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scuffed on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn badly on outer tread (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass18,510 miles (+2,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    720191850568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass15,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    496964804404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,804 miles (+2,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    326514504347
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureObligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  18. Pass13,235 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,235 miles
    Test number
    615490993244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Fail13,235 miles (+3,137)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,235 miles
    Test number
    609880993237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  20. Pass10,098 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    10,098 miles
    Test number
    768713892270
    • NoteN/s o/s front tyres worn very badly on outer edges
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Questions about LS59 YHM

Does LS59 YHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YHM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YHM?
The MOT on LS59 YHM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YHM done?
LS59 YHM was recorded at 58,438 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has LS59 YHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YHM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 YHM 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 YHM find?
LS59 YHM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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