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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T59 LCVMOT history

T59 LCV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
111,051 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 LCV was last recorded at 111,051 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,051 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,051 miles
  • 2024 – 111,021 miles
  • 2023 – 110,908 miles
  • 2022 – 109,392 miles
  • 2021 – 109,266 miles
  • 2020 – 109,107 miles
  • 2019 – 108,948 miles
  • 2018 – 108,583 miles
  • 2017 – 108,179 miles
  • 2016 – 106,514 miles
  • 2015 – 102,790 miles
  • 2014 – 98,629 miles
  • 2013 – 93,680 miles
  • 2012 – 89,148 miles
  • 2011 – 85,234 miles
  • 2010 – 80,265 miles
  • 2009 – 73,848 miles
  • 2007 – 69,947 miles
  • 2006 – 58,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,051 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front floor areas becoming weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,051 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    587064827881
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor areas becoming weak
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,051 miles (+30)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    877730002943
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor areas becoming weak
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,021 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,021 miles
    Test number
    455510867975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors becoming weak
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and box sections becoming weak

  4. Pass110,908 miles (+1,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    101862411916
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and rear box sections becoming corroded

  5. Pass109,392 miles (+126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,392 miles
    Test number
    787967574390
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront floors becoming weak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass109,266 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    965034942042
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail109,251 miles (+144)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    423219919073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass109,107 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    341338262217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,948 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    386223271787
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount excessivley corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,947 miles (+364)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,947 miles
    Test number
    565688571252
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount excessivley corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,583 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,583 miles
    Test number
    873536515421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,179 miles (+1,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    421366316541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,514 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,514 miles
    Test number
    987397683950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail106,462 miles (+3,672)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    485828777451
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,790 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    221929447398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass98,629 miles (+4,949)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,629 miles
    Test number
    485697714300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside Headlamp loose but not insecure

  17. Pass93,680 miles (+4,532)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    449275113390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside Headlamp loose but not insecure

  18. Pass89,148 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    345156222396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail89,148 miles (+3,914)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    775522012362
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass85,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    525062321305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail85,234 miles (+4,969)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    868370321316
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass80,265 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    594596710307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    480661929483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,848 miles (+3,901)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    634107119312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,947 miles (+11,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,947 miles
    Test number
    371475337127
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass58,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    144289886048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about T59 LCV

Does T59 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 LCV is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T59 LCV?
The MOT on T59 LCV is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 LCV done?
T59 LCV was recorded at 111,051 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 2,689 miles a year.
Has T59 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 LCV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T59 LCV 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 T59 LCV find?
T59 LCV passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: both front floor areas becoming weak; both sills corroded; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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