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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 COAMOT history

LB09 COA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
120,889 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 COA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 COA was last recorded at 120,889 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 11,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,721 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,168 miles
Average per year
8,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,889 miles
  • 2024 – 109,721 miles
  • 2022 – 98,613 miles
  • 2021 – 90,703 miles
  • 2020 – 88,087 miles
  • 2019 – 73,424 miles
  • 2018 – 64,751 miles
  • 2017 – 55,033 miles
  • 2016 – 44,391 miles
  • 2015 – 43,468 miles
  • 2014 – 38,434 miles
  • 2013 – 32,422 miles
  • 2012 – 19,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,889 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper ( rear ) inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,889 miles (+11,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,889 miles
    Test number
    619421013177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper ( rear ) inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,721 miles (+11,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    268709452353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

  3. Pass98,613 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    453224425281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,703 miles (+2,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    687777280811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,087 miles (+6,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    552317770748
    • 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))

  6. Pass82,011 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    315571809623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail81,982 miles (+8,558)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    776957375345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,424 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    640453298977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,751 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    158369703897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,706 miles (+9,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    374736231736
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass55,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,033 miles
    Test number
    286363313049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,032 miles (+10,641)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    796550711928
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass44,391 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    101071001513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,468 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    699229615285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,434 miles (+6,012)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    345976724418
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,422 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    929542933264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm of tread inner edge

  17. Fail32,422 miles (+12,571)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    248432333284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm of tread inner edge

  18. Pass19,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,851 miles
    Test number
    359007462181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 COA

Does LB09 COA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 COA expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 COA?
The MOT on LB09 COA expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 COA done?
LB09 COA was recorded at 120,889 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 8,044 miles a year.
Has LB09 COA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 COA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB09 COA 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 COA find?
LB09 COA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper ( rear ) inner.

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