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LS59JVJ
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS59JVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
13
Passes
12
Failures
52%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,141 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,554 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch function impaired (4.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,880 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,476 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp switch faulty stiff in operation
3 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp switch faulty stiff in operation
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,417 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,964 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,472 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,472 MI
11 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,584 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.
- Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,393 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,393 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,623 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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LS59JVJ was registered on 2009-10-27
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