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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LB09 LCAMOT history

LB09 LCA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 196,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
196,733 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LCA was last recorded at 196,733 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 6,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,234 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,499 miles
Average per year
10,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,733 miles
  • 2023 – 190,234 miles
  • 2021 – 188,253 miles
  • 2020 – 184,689 miles
  • 2019 – 181,077 miles
  • 2018 – 166,834 miles
  • 2017 – 154,550 miles
  • 2016 – 139,056 miles
  • 2015 – 122,607 miles
  • 2014 – 105,710 miles
  • 2013 – 88,753 miles
  • 2012 – 67,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,733 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Underside heavily corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,733 miles (+6,499)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,733 miles
    Test number
    849533345019
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside heavily corroded

  2. Pass190,234 miles (+1,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    190,234 miles
    Test number
    409753525541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,253 miles (+3,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,253 miles
    Test number
    956899404086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  4. Pass184,689 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,689 miles
    Test number
    834678438672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,077 miles
    Test number
    349465999019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryRear shock bumpstops split

  6. Fail181,077 miles (+14,243)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,077 miles
    Test number
    261928633600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryRear shock bumpstops split

  7. Pass166,834 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    166,834 miles
    Test number
    635237643942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,550 miles (+15,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,550 miles
    Test number
    661426093490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,056 miles (+16,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    974210334139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass122,607 miles (+16,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    985017635215
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass105,710 miles (+16,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    469299904264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,753 miles (+21,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    145294413265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass67,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    766353522209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 LCA

Does LB09 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 LCA expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LCA?
The MOT on LB09 LCA expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 LCA done?
LB09 LCA was recorded at 196,733 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 10,512 miles a year.
Has LB09 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LCA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB09 LCA 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 LCA find?
LB09 LCA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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