BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc
9 LYMOT history
9 LY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 141,555 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,734 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 9 LY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
9 LY was last recorded at 141,555 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,584 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,971 miles
- Average per year
- 7,734 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,555 miles
- 2025 – 137,584 miles
- 2024 – 132,845 miles
- 2023 – 123,891 miles
- 2022 – 115,490 miles
- 2021 – 107,907 miles
- 2020 – 101,924 miles
- 2019 – 94,081 miles
- 2018 – 84,730 miles
- 2017 – 77,101 miles
- 2016 – 68,699 miles
- 2015 – 59,257 miles
- 2014 – 50,751 miles
- 2013 – 41,306 miles
- 2012 – 32,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,555 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower to hub
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,555 miles (+3,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 141,555 miles
- Test number
- 789343633019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,584 miles (+4,739)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,584 miles
- Test number
- 977280868416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,845 miles (+8,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 132,845 miles
- Test number
- 645865037118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass123,891 miles (+8,401)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 123,891 miles
- Test number
- 670271648021
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass115,490 miles (+7,583)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 115,490 miles
- Test number
- 487501870514
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass107,907 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,907 miles
- Test number
- 992712496852
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,897 miles (+5,973)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,897 miles
- Test number
- 628194635321
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,924 miles (+7,843)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,924 miles
- Test number
- 322775399801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,081 miles (+9,351)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 94,081 miles
- Test number
- 294029204947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,730 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,730 miles
- Test number
- 309825425615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight cracking inside outer edge
Pass77,101 miles (+8,402)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,101 miles
- Test number
- 579088011335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,699 miles (+9,442)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,699 miles
- Test number
- 967239098588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,257 miles (+8,506)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 59,257 miles
- Test number
- 127315775473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,751 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,751 miles
- Test number
- 177844074060
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass50,751 miles (+9,445)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,751 miles
- Test number
- 606064274096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,306 miles (+8,568)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 41,306 miles
- Test number
- 515523573080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,738 miles
- Test number
- 215075872007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 9 LY
- What vehicle is registration 9 LY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 9 LY on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 9 LY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 LY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 9 LY?
- The MOT on 9 LY is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 9 LY done?
- 9 LY was recorded at 141,555 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,734 miles a year.
- Has 9 LY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 9 LY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on 9 LY 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 9 LY find?
- 9 LY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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