
BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 YJLMOT history
LS59 YJL is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 144,469 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 YJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 YJL was last recorded at 144,469 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 11,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,863 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,606 miles
- Average per year
- 7,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,469 miles
- 2025 – 132,863 miles
- 2024 – 122,653 miles
- 2023 – 116,646 miles
- 2022 – 112,606 miles
- 2020 – 98,348 miles
- 2019 – 96,021 miles
- 2018 – 91,576 miles
- 2017 – 86,871 miles
- 2016 – 77,653 miles
- 2015 – 66,020 miles
- 2014 – 60,025 miles
- 2013 – 49,578 miles
- 2012 – 36,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 144,469 miles
- Test number
- 696097220207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,469 miles (+11,606)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,469 miles
- Test number
- 314416490402
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass132,863 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,863 miles
- Test number
- 118529001841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Fail132,863 miles (+10,210)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,863 miles
- Test number
- 836152665994
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Pass122,653 miles (+6,007)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 122,653 miles
- Test number
- 962943703696
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass116,646 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 116,646 miles
- Test number
- 745331249349
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail116,646 miles (+4,040)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,646 miles
- Test number
- 236963468409
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,606 miles (+14,258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 112,606 miles
- Test number
- 376648930022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,348 miles (+2,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,348 miles
- Test number
- 881722474021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,021 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,021 miles
- Test number
- 772611957557
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,576 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,576 miles
- Test number
- 652458209654
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,871 miles (+9,218)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,871 miles
- Test number
- 568177902021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,653 miles (+11,633)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,653 miles
- Test number
- 820276832347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,020 miles (+5,995)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,020 miles
- Test number
- 703234144365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,025 miles (+10,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,025 miles
- Test number
- 507349474256
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,578 miles (+13,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,578 miles
- Test number
- 905151483200
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,349 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 827219672288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,064 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,064 miles
- Test number
- 936282372293
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS59 YJL
- Does LS59 YJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YJL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 YJL?
- The MOT on LS59 YJL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 YJL done?
- LS59 YJL was recorded at 144,469 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
- Has LS59 YJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 YJL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS59 YJL 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 YJL find?
- LS59 YJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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