BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LB09 CYKMOT history
LB09 CYK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 165,315 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,971 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 CYK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 CYK was last recorded at 165,315 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 7,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,347 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,968 miles
- Average per year
- 6,971 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,315 miles
- 2024 – 157,347 miles
- 2023 – 156,220 miles
- 2022 – 155,302 miles
- 2019 – 137,084 miles
- 2018 – 122,642 miles
- 2017 – 111,829 miles
- 2016 – 100,064 miles
- 2015 – 99,509 miles
- 2014 – 95,881 miles
- 2013 – 90,927 miles
- 2012 – 74,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryOil leak from boot floor
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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,315 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 165,315 miles
- Test number
- 870275143281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryOil leak from boot floor
Fail165,315 miles (+7,968)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,315 miles
- Test number
- 816409481274
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryOil leak from boot floor
Pass157,347 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 157,347 miles
- Test number
- 167249371732
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,220 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 156,220 miles
- Test number
- 232410078342
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail156,219 miles (+917)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,219 miles
- Test number
- 656878850760
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass155,302 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,302 miles
- Test number
- 390616736379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,297 miles (+18,213)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,297 miles
- Test number
- 428088064534
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHead light switch insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear lead not attached to brake pad
Pass137,084 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 137,084 miles
- Test number
- 262484477327
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,084 miles (+14,442)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,084 miles
- Test number
- 609940006019
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 122,642 miles
- Test number
- 254200761533
- AdvisoryCentral UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Fail122,642 miles (+10,813)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,642 miles
- Test number
- 433811629250
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Pass111,829 miles (+11,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,829 miles
- Test number
- 712010775378
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above
Pass100,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,064 miles
- Test number
- 953887720162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,064 miles (+555)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,064 miles
- Test number
- 504368661645
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass99,509 miles (+3,628)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,509 miles
- Test number
- 668037396824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,881 miles (+4,954)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 95,881 miles
- Test number
- 799881144258
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front disc has a corroded lip
- NoteBoth rear disc has a corroded lip
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,927 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,927 miles
- Test number
- 136517143258
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail90,924 miles (+11)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,924 miles
- Test number
- 178156543224
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail90,913 miles (+16,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,913 miles
- Test number
- 465785303210
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,147 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 74,147 miles
- Test number
- 398039372118
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail74,147 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,147 miles
- Test number
- 877779772131
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LB09 CYK
- Does LB09 CYK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 CYK expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 CYK?
- The MOT on LB09 CYK expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 CYK done?
- LB09 CYK was recorded at 165,315 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
- Has LB09 CYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 CYK has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB09 CYK 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 CYK find?
- LB09 CYK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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