BMW 3 SERIES YH59ESF has 24 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,916 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 10:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 15th October 2026.

YH59ESF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 2026180,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Covers Missing
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 2025180,909 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Goes Off When Rear Fog Lights On (4.3.3 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Goes Off When Rear Fog Lights On (4.3.3 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Covers Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202415TH OCTOBER 2025174,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 202315TH OCTOBER 2024164,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp On
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2023164,194 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Tpms Lamp On
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202215TH OCTOBER 2023156,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Covered
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2022156,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Covered
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  6. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202115TH OCTOBER 2022148,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Covered
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2021148,345 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Covered
  8. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202015TH OCTOBER 2021142,273 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201915TH OCTOBER 2020136,186 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2019136,184 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20191ST JANUARY 2020121,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201729TH DECEMBER 201898,270 MI
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 201798,270 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (4.1.d.4)
  3. FAIL - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 201629TH DECEMBER 201783,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Bumper And Undertray Damaged
FAILED30TH DECEMBER 201683,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Bumper And Undertray Damaged
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201526TH NOVEMBER 201666,570 MI
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201566,570 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201421ST NOVEMBER 201547,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 201447,510 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  8. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201321ST NOVEMBER 201435,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 201335,200 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 201322,843 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Emissions To Clean To Read Due To Derv/part/filter/fitted
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH59ESF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

YH59ESF MOT Comments

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YH59ESF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,916 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,307 miles

YH59ESF FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YH59ESF was manufactured on Wednesday 28th October 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 180,916 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,307 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH59ESF has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 59 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently SORN .

Does YH59ESF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 16th April 2026 YH59ESF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH59ESF Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 16th April 2026 YH59ESF does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does YH59ESF MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH59ESF will expire in 6 months on Thursday 15th October 2026. Read more

When did YH59ESF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH59ESF was on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 10:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH59ESF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YH59ESF we can see 14 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 YH59ESF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YH59ESF we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH59ESF?

YH59ESF is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YH59ESF done?

The odometer reading for YH59ESF at the last MOT in October 2025 was 180,916 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 11,307 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH59ESF?

The vehicle YH59ESF was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th October 2009. Read more

What colour is YH59ESF?

The official colour of YH59ESF is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YH59ESF have?

YH59ESF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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