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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 HCEMOT history

LB09 HCE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,134 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 HCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 HCE was last recorded at 148,134 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,801 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
7,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,134 miles
  • 2024 – 136,836 miles
  • 2023 – 136,250 miles
  • 2022 – 128,477 miles
  • 2021 – 121,607 miles
  • 2020 – 115,049 miles
  • 2019 – 106,390 miles
  • 2018 – 99,225 miles
  • 2017 – 81,281 miles
  • 2016 – 79,435 miles
  • 2015 – 72,759 miles
  • 2013 – 59,628 miles
  • 2012 – 52,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,134 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • HID headlight bulbs fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,134 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    405718632259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,801 miles
    Test number
    382018678210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,801 miles (+8,965)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,801 miles
    Test number
    889947261451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,836 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,836 miles
    Test number
    867805547424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    570672736782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,250 miles (+7,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    664885537020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,477 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    668335884250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail128,476 miles (+6,869)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    309325873336
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass121,607 miles (+6,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    845243081849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    187732359780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,049 miles (+8,659)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    301589231215
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,390 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    382384916222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.5mm

  13. Pass99,225 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    139306038812
    • AdvisoryHID headlight bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL

  14. Fail99,064 miles (+17,783)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    217150824585
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91w run flats fitted (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryHID headlight bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL

  15. Pass81,281 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    955755739207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    813008452494
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  17. Fail79,435 miles (+6,676)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    659101549350
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  18. Pass72,759 miles (+13,131)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    918263585029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,628 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    409089413347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,624 miles (+7,257)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    127058013355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass52,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    767003992261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 HCE

Does LB09 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 HCE is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 HCE?
The MOT on LB09 HCE is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 HCE done?
LB09 HCE was recorded at 148,134 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,306 miles a year.
Has LB09 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 HCE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 HCE 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 HCE find?
LB09 HCE passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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