BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LB09 GZSMOT history
LB09 GZS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2026
- Mileage
- 118,997 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 GZS
- 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
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB09 GZS was last recorded at 118,997 miles on 9 May 2025, 10,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,898 miles · 15 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,099 miles
- Average per year
- 7,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,997 miles
- 2024 – 108,898 miles
- 2023 – 105,912 miles
- 2022 – 97,704 miles
- 2021 – 92,996 miles
- 2019 – 80,456 miles
- 2018 – 73,801 miles
- 2017 – 65,334 miles
- 2016 – 55,473 miles
- 2015 – 47,881 miles
- 2014 – 38,579 miles
- 2013 – 29,575 miles
- 2012 – 20,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,997 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,997 miles (+10,099)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 118,997 miles
- Test number
- 860722952885
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,898 miles (+2,986)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 108,898 miles
- Test number
- 543815703602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,912 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,912 miles
- Test number
- 288719958023
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipping (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail105,912 miles (+8,208)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,912 miles
- Test number
- 376980973909
- MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak from filter / pump on underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipping (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,704 miles (+4,708)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 97,704 miles
- Test number
- 651576788649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,996 miles (+12,540)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 92,996 miles
- Test number
- 174231354806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,456 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,456 miles
- Test number
- 223287667106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,445 miles (+6,644)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,445 miles
- Test number
- 720970469163
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,801 miles (+8,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,801 miles
- Test number
- 155393672421
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,334 miles (+9,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,334 miles
- Test number
- 694074361507
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,473 miles (+7,592)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,473 miles
- Test number
- 593398552984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,881 miles
- Test number
- 425484175147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,856 miles (+9,277)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,856 miles
- Test number
- 926714475157
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass38,579 miles (+9,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,579 miles
- Test number
- 519230364168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,575 miles (+8,858)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 29,575 miles
- Test number
- 896417173189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,717 miles
- Test number
- 906858262141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 GZS
- Does LB09 GZS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 GZS expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 GZS?
- The MOT on LB09 GZS expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 GZS done?
- LB09 GZS was recorded at 118,997 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
- Has LB09 GZS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 GZS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB09 GZS 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 GZS find?
- LB09 GZS passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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