BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
B9 LBYMOT history
B9 LBY is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 95,159 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B9 LBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B9 LBY was last recorded at 95,159 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,159 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,159 miles
- 2025 – 93,728 miles
- 2024 – 92,516 miles
- 2023 – 89,270 miles
- 2022 – 85,633 miles
- 2021 – 83,081 miles
- 2018 – 82,204 miles
- 2017 – 81,276 miles
- 2016 – 79,314 miles
- 2015 – 76,591 miles
- 2014 – 74,638 miles
- 2013 – 71,864 miles
- 2012 – 66,158 miles
- 2011 – 60,330 miles
- 2010 – 54,331 miles
- 2009 – 48,958 miles
- 2007 – 41,308 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,159 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 95,159 miles
- Test number
- 128065443250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,159 miles (+1,431)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,159 miles
- Test number
- 444191485453
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,728 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 93,728 miles
- Test number
- 743144085356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,516 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 92,516 miles
- Test number
- 475751885914
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail92,493 miles (+3,223)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,493 miles
- Test number
- 839814459029
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,270 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,270 miles
- Test number
- 329105531780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail89,270 miles (+3,637)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,270 miles
- Test number
- 486852808957
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass85,633 miles (+2,552)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,633 miles
- Test number
- 286166323931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,081 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,081 miles
- Test number
- 322020639274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail83,068 miles (+864)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,068 miles
- Test number
- 947135950102
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,204 miles (+928)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 82,204 miles
- Test number
- 553150458356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,276 miles (+1,962)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,276 miles
- Test number
- 549708999226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,314 miles (+2,723)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,314 miles
- Test number
- 302278371566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,591 miles (+1,953)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 76,591 miles
- Test number
- 788491375198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass74,638 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,638 miles
- Test number
- 239746574494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,864 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,864 miles
- Test number
- 217108543151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,728 miles (+5,570)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,728 miles
- Test number
- 256276413437
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass66,158 miles (+5,828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,158 miles
- Test number
- 638268612190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,330 miles (+5,999)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,330 miles
- Test number
- 807520921185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,331 miles (+5,373)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,331 miles
- Test number
- 720431010145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,958 miles (+7,650)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,958 miles
- Test number
- 622611699033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteN/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge
- NoteNoise from o/s/r brake
Pass41,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 41,308 miles
- Test number
- 342063227359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B9 LBY
- Does B9 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B9 LBY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B9 LBY?
- The MOT on B9 LBY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B9 LBY done?
- B9 LBY was recorded at 95,159 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
- Has B9 LBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B9 LBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on B9 LBY 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 B9 LBY find?
- B9 LBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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