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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 ZLUMOT history

LS59 ZLU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LS59 ZLU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,617 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ZLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ZLU was last recorded at 71,617 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,594 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,023 miles
Average per year
2,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,617 miles
  • 2025 – 70,594 miles
  • 2024 – 69,580 miles
  • 2023 – 68,304 miles
  • 2022 – 67,197 miles
  • 2021 – 65,942 miles
  • 2020 – 65,177 miles
  • 2019 – 62,972 miles
  • 2018 – 61,185 miles
  • 2017 – 58,720 miles
  • 2016 – 54,368 miles
  • 2015 – 49,653 miles
  • 2014 – 44,275 miles
  • 2013 – 38,978 miles
  • 2012 – 33,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,617 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,617 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    623054308650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,594 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    869438529044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    584992741807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,580 miles (+1,276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    717995123460
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    370749334851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,304 miles (+1,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,304 miles
    Test number
    872447972035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,197 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,197 miles
    Test number
    114251348805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,942 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    503884367743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    984276768357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,177 miles (+2,205)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    785715045996
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    262701235093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,972 miles (+1,787)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    557811495674
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,185 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,185 miles
    Test number
    993214987206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass58,720 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,720 miles
    Test number
    933757773964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    809192734780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,368 miles (+4,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    754362003556
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass49,653 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    604684091163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    766305474264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,275 miles (+5,297)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    225644574249
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC RFT 225/45/R17(91V)

  20. Pass38,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,978 miles
    Test number
    556078163210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,978 miles (+5,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,978 miles
    Test number
    946368963235
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  22. Pass33,313 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    346573292425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS59 ZLU

Does LS59 ZLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ZLU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ZLU?
The MOT on LS59 ZLU is valid until 23 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 ZLU done?
LS59 ZLU was recorded at 71,617 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
Has LS59 ZLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ZLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 ZLU 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 ZLU find?
LS59 ZLU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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