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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 CTYMOT history

LB09 CTY is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
147,552 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 CTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 CTY was last recorded at 147,552 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 4,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,253 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,299 miles
Average per year
3,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,552 miles
  • 2024 – 143,253 miles
  • 2023 – 138,714 miles
  • 2022 – 129,870 miles
  • 2021 – 128,941 miles
  • 2019 – 128,929 miles
  • 2018 – 127,826 miles
  • 2017 – 126,973 miles
  • 2016 – 125,090 miles
  • 2015 – 120,176 miles
  • 2014 – 115,286 miles
  • 2013 – 109,859 miles
  • 2012 – 106,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,552 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,552 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,552 miles
    Test number
    853989133320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,253 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,253 miles
    Test number
    509414108574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,714 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,714 miles
    Test number
    354018585928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,870 miles (+929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,870 miles
    Test number
    972073317979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass128,941 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    170656839478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,929 miles (+1,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,929 miles
    Test number
    792185584768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass127,826 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    370217443553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,973 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    554133761652
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass125,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,090 miles
    Test number
    675000821908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,090 miles (+4,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,090 miles
    Test number
    987237186050
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass120,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,176 miles
    Test number
    424677026389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail120,176 miles (+4,890)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,176 miles
    Test number
    221552079256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm to hub (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass115,286 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,286 miles
    Test number
    476171364256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,859 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    806617723264
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass106,297 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    948324012274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,507 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    908937162159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB09 CTY

Does LB09 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 CTY expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 CTY?
The MOT on LB09 CTY expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 CTY done?
LB09 CTY was recorded at 147,552 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
Has LB09 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 CTY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LB09 CTY 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 CTY find?
LB09 CTY passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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