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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 LCGMOT history

LB09 LCG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
176,020 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LCG
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
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LCG was last recorded at 176,020 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,019 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,020 miles
  • 2024 – 165,652 miles
  • 2023 – 157,860 miles
  • 2022 – 141,559 miles
  • 2020 – 126,653 miles
  • 2019 – 120,182 miles
  • 2018 – 114,317 miles
  • 2017 – 108,931 miles
  • 2016 – 102,021 miles
  • 2015 – 95,614 miles
  • 2014 – 87,494 miles
  • 2013 – 76,511 miles
  • 2012 – 57,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,020 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,020 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    176,020 miles
    Test number
    685999690838
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail176,019 miles (+10,367)2 dangerous2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,019 miles
    Test number
    294035385757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass165,652 miles (+7,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,652 miles
    Test number
    302977450904
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s and o.s rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,860 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,860 miles
    Test number
    870348569033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail157,318 miles (+15,759)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,318 miles
    Test number
    250664430596
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass141,559 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,559 miles
    Test number
    278609988595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail141,559 miles (+14,906)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,559 miles
    Test number
    528459105984
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass126,653 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    777900303817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,182 miles
    Test number
    973755553087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,182 miles (+5,865)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,182 miles
    Test number
    208034867770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  11. Pass114,317 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,317 miles
    Test number
    276029721941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,931 miles (+6,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    666274777381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass102,021 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,021 miles
    Test number
    251123112866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail102,020 miles (+6,406)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,020 miles
    Test number
    758773276408
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass95,614 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    335978649428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,494 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    559407514394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass87,494 miles (+10,983)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    689997214388
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass76,511 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    338872533347
    • NoteEmissions to clean to read due to d/p/f fitted
  19. Fail76,500 miles (+3,678)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    116141533333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to read due to d/p/f fitted
  20. Pass72,822 miles (+15,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    485662513246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass57,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,759 miles
    Test number
    125716702298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LCG

Does LB09 LCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 LCG expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LCG?
The MOT on LB09 LCG expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 LCG done?
LB09 LCG was recorded at 176,020 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 9,265 miles a year.
Has LB09 LCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LCG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 LCG 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 LCG find?
LB09 LCG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; general underbody corrosion, and 9 more.

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