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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS59VPM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 May 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 230,272 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- light corrosion to rear
- Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 213,814 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024 8 Jun 20262 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 198,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe slightly corroded
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear abs ring damaged
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 198,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear subframe slightly corroded
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear abs ring damaged
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,557 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,506 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,181 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,779 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019 8 Jun 202626 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,727 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,862 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 8 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,737 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,063 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 8 Jun 202624 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,640 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS59VPM was registered on 2009-11-26
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