BMW 3 SERIES AY59YLB has 20 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 175,405 miles 2 months ago on Monday 16th March 2026 at 16:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 20th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

AY59YLB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MARCH 2027175,405 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 2026175,401 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202520TH MARCH 2026170,603 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED17TH MARCH 2025170,600 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202420TH MARCH 2025164,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202320TH MARCH 2024158,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202220TH MARCH 2023153,431 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 202120TH MARCH 2022148,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202020TH MARCH 2021144,744 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201920TH MARCH 2020140,765 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 2019140,765 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Inner Ball/rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MAY 201811TH JUNE 2019129,330 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Jacking Block Missing
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Close To Failure (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Close To Failure (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201711TH JUNE 2018115,637 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20162ND OCTOBER 2017111,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 2016101,907 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 201594,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201494,035 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201484,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201384,883 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201377,379 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AY59YLB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

AY59YLB MOT Comments

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AY59YLB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 175,405 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,318 miles

AY59YLB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration AY59YLB was manufactured on Tuesday 1st September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 175,405 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,318 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AY59YLB has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 27 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does AY59YLB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 AY59YLB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AY59YLB Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 AY59YLB does have Tax. Read more

When does AY59YLB Tax expire?

The current Tax for AY59YLB will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AY59YLB MOT expire?

The current MOT for AY59YLB will expire in 11 months on Saturday 20th March 2027. Read more

When did AY59YLB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AY59YLB was on Monday 16th March 2026 at 16:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AY59YLB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for AY59YLB we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AY59YLB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for AY59YLB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AY59YLB?

AY59YLB is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has AY59YLB done?

The odometer reading for AY59YLB at the last MOT in March 2026 was 175,405 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,318 miles per year. Read more

How old is AY59YLB?

The vehicle AY59YLB was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st September 2009. Read more

What colour is AY59YLB?

The official colour of AY59YLB is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does AY59YLB have?

AY59YLB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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