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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LX59 YLJMOT history

LX59 YLJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LX59 YLJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,326 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLJ was last recorded at 103,326 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,063 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,263 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,326 miles
  • 2025 – 101,063 miles
  • 2024 – 99,005 miles
  • 2023 – 96,687 miles
  • 2022 – 94,066 miles
  • 2021 – 91,528 miles
  • 2020 – 88,671 miles
  • 2019 – 85,899 miles
  • 2018 – 82,887 miles
  • 2017 – 79,036 miles
  • 2016 – 75,152 miles
  • 2015 – 69,362 miles
  • 2014 – 62,010 miles
  • 2013 – 54,520 miles
  • 2012 – 45,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,326 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    476300119931
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,326 miles (+2,263)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    846538319715
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    636290232900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,063 miles (+2,058)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    743523585145
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    954985586207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,005 miles (+2,318)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    618052745385
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,687 miles (+2,621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,687 miles
    Test number
    318858586929
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryInboard handbrake noisy under test
    • AdvisoryLimited view undertrays fitted

  8. Pass94,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    212041698537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryYellow brake warning light on

  9. Fail94,066 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    838147495294
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s 225/45/17 hkook RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryYellow brake warning light on

  10. Pass91,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    223649650890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 hkook rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  11. Fail91,528 miles (+2,857)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    176372331087
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 hkook rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  12. Pass88,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    971346254179
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 hk rft (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail88,671 miles (+2,772)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,671 miles
    Test number
    229246986354
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 hk rft (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,899 miles (+3,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    305458431986
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 rft h kook (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass82,887 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    681329945926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass79,036 miles (+3,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,036 miles
    Test number
    613345967037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,152 miles
    Test number
    379820796274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,152 miles (+5,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,152 miles
    Test number
    971388812333
    • 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)

  19. Pass69,362 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    767500491423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,010 miles (+7,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    928863974280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,520 miles (+8,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    417948063222
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    876477652257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YLJ

Does LX59 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YLJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLJ?
The MOT on LX59 YLJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YLJ done?
LX59 YLJ was recorded at 103,326 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLJ 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 LX59 YLJ find?
LX59 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake warning device malfunctioning or defective; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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