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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 AFXMOT history

LB09 AFX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
61,128 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 AFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 AFX was last recorded at 61,128 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 4,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,243 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,885 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,128 miles
  • 2023 – 56,243 miles
  • 2022 – 52,677 miles
  • 2021 – 52,183 miles
  • 2020 – 50,589 miles
  • 2019 – 48,692 miles
  • 2018 – 45,644 miles
  • 2017 – 42,268 miles
  • 2016 – 39,189 miles
  • 2015 – 37,515 miles
  • 2014 – 35,949 miles
  • 2013 – 33,777 miles
  • 2012 – 27,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,128 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    155559785134
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,243 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,243 miles
    Test number
    555660625141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,677 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    760931771021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,183 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,183 miles
    Test number
    514491732934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,589 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    152674118980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass48,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    431236293814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,692 miles (+3,048)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,692 miles
    Test number
    953621380559
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    407327874622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,644 miles (+3,376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    891088976741
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  10. Pass42,268 miles (+3,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,268 miles
    Test number
    267092446053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slighty smearing

  11. Pass39,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    215643345195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,189 miles (+1,674)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    216777068783
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass37,515 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    397417985018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail37,515 miles (+1,566)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    428527885047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass35,949 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,949 miles
    Test number
    516641504118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,908 miles (+2,131)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,908 miles
    Test number
    795595294090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,777 miles (+6,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    355859303131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    265280272426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 AFX

Does LB09 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 AFX expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 AFX?
The MOT on LB09 AFX expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 AFX done?
LB09 AFX was recorded at 61,128 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has LB09 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 AFX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB09 AFX 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 AFX find?
LB09 AFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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