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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 YJNMOT history

LS59 YJN is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,291 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YJN was last recorded at 143,291 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,476 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,815 miles
Average per year
9,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,291 miles
  • 2025 – 138,476 miles
  • 2024 – 131,402 miles
  • 2023 – 120,865 miles
  • 2022 – 110,537 miles
  • 2021 – 103,471 miles
  • 2020 – 92,722 miles
  • 2019 – 85,984 miles
  • 2018 – 75,134 miles
  • 2017 – 63,137 miles
  • 2016 – 48,806 miles
  • 2015 – 40,500 miles
  • 2014 – 29,606 miles
  • 2013 – 19,607 miles
  • 2012 – 18,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,291 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear subframe
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight corrosion to rear subframe (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,291 miles (+4,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    250289976327
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight corrosion to rear subframe (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,476 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,476 miles
    Test number
    863123075265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,444 miles (+7,042)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,444 miles
    Test number
    425375645876
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,402 miles (+10,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,402 miles
    Test number
    407012923310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

  5. Pass120,865 miles (+10,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    173261993289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

  6. Pass110,537 miles (+7,066)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,537 miles
    Test number
    472295457153
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass103,471 miles (+10,749)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    752099978914
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass92,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    296439966978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,722 miles (+6,738)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    184752102538
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    645448322534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,984 miles (+10,850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    787232188529
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    801908800163
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing low.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked, Outside wiper zone and field of view.
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail75,134 miles (+11,997)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    623524043416
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing low.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked, Outside wiper zone and field of view.
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass63,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    493611237341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance High level light cracked. (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail63,137 miles (+14,331)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    830773656681
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryStop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance High level light cracked. (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,806 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    253077431002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,500 miles (+10,894)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    506743235139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass29,606 miles (+9,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    299192934138
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges & cracked but no cords exposed.
    • NoteThe emissions limits were tested and met but the diesel smoke meter could not register a reading. the vehicle passed the emissions test. but no print out was produced due to loe emissions.

  19. Pass19,607 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,607 miles
    Test number
    106717333173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    927839162201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,002 miles2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,002 miles
    Test number
    825079262276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS59 YJN

Does LS59 YJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YJN is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YJN?
The MOT on LS59 YJN is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YJN done?
LS59 YJN was recorded at 143,291 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,030 miles a year.
Has LS59 YJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YJN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 YJN 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 YJN find?
LS59 YJN passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: slight corrosion to rear subframe; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight corrosion to rear subframe.

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