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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LT59 NAUMOT history

LT59 NAU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LT59 NAU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,008 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 NAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 NAU was last recorded at 82,008 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 11,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2018: 6,714 miles, lower than 58,505 miles on 28 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,242 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,766 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,008 miles
  • 2025 – 70,242 miles
  • 2024 – 69,788 miles
  • 2023 – 69,302 miles
  • 2022 – 68,394 miles
  • 2021 – 66,962 miles
  • 2020 – 64,720 miles
  • 2019 – 62,566 miles
  • 2018 – 60,714 miles
  • 2017 – 58,505 miles
  • 2016 – 54,292 miles
  • 2015 – 45,437 miles
  • 2014 – 38,434 miles
  • 2013 – 29,395 miles
  • 2012 – 22,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,008 miles (+11,766)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    686458521287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    281868369977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,242 miles (+454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    126193865041
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,788 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    458998035816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    798821145652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,302 miles (+908)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    761646467830
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,394 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    203711828020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,962 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,962 miles
    Test number
    732838214435
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  9. Pass64,720 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    349883794371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,566 miles (+1,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,566 miles
    Test number
    959959964977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass60,714 miles (+54,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    575486335875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Fail6,714 miles (-51,791)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,714 miles
    Test number
    424369929749
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass58,505 miles (+4,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    901737020821
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass54,292 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    730233000192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,437 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,437 miles
    Test number
    888904155174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,434 miles (+9,039)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    468012264209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,395 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    689552553220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    665077912205
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Questions about LT59 NAU

Does LT59 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 NAU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 NAU?
The MOT on LT59 NAU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 NAU done?
LT59 NAU was recorded at 82,008 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has LT59 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 NAU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 NAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT59 NAU find?
LT59 NAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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