BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LB09 AFJMOT history
LB09 AFJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 172,637 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 AFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 AFJ was last recorded at 172,637 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 7,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,535 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,102 miles
- Average per year
- 6,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,637 miles
- 2025 – 165,535 miles
- 2024 – 158,092 miles
- 2023 – 149,094 miles
- 2021 – 141,251 miles
- 2020 – 135,336 miles
- 2019 – 129,662 miles
- 2018 – 123,745 miles
- 2017 – 116,477 miles
- 2016 – 110,654 miles
- 2015 – 103,952 miles
- 2014 – 97,273 miles
- 2013 – 89,978 miles
- 2012 – 75,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,637 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 172,637 miles
- Test number
- 915183656662
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail172,637 miles (+7,102)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,637 miles
- Test number
- 551645304012
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,535 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 165,535 miles
- Test number
- 951119379061
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail165,534 miles (+7,442)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,534 miles
- Test number
- 328780464659
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rosebush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,092 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 699008898247
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail158,092 miles (+8,998)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 751828101023
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush arm is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush arm is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,094 miles (+7,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 149,094 miles
- Test number
- 592695528315
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner outer edges
Pass141,251 miles (+5,915)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 141,251 miles
- Test number
- 812300712084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass135,336 miles (+78)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 135,336 miles
- Test number
- 307224037976
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 5/6/0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 0/6/5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail135,258 miles (+5,596)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,258 miles
- Test number
- 866728914803
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 5/6/0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 0/6/5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,662 miles (+5,917)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,662 miles
- Test number
- 430175765938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,745 miles (+7,268)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 123,745 miles
- Test number
- 784241905200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,477 miles (+5,823)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 116,477 miles
- Test number
- 608310937146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,654 miles (+6,702)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 110,654 miles
- Test number
- 437460941259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,952 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 103,952 miles
- Test number
- 521498109209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,946 miles (+6,673)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,946 miles
- Test number
- 475570643674
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass97,273 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 97,273 miles
- Test number
- 418301354425
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail97,273 miles (+7,295)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,273 miles
- Test number
- 779381654378
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,978 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 89,978 miles
- Test number
- 227553653369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,978 miles (+5,722)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,978 miles
- Test number
- 429682353479
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,256 miles (+8,916)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 84,256 miles
- Test number
- 769074613083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,340 miles
- Test number
- 275253252168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 AFJ
- Does LB09 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 AFJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 AFJ?
- The MOT on LB09 AFJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB09 AFJ done?
- LB09 AFJ was recorded at 172,637 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
- Has LB09 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 AFJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB09 AFJ 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 LB09 AFJ find?
- LB09 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.
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