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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 LDAMOT history

LB09 LDA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,685 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LDA was last recorded at 103,685 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,622 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
5,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,685 miles
  • 2024 – 99,034 miles
  • 2023 – 93,316 miles
  • 2022 – 89,096 miles
  • 2021 – 85,615 miles
  • 2020 – 82,822 miles
  • 2019 – 76,687 miles
  • 2018 – 71,747 miles
  • 2017 – 69,875 miles
  • 2016 – 66,001 miles
  • 2015 – 62,118 miles
  • 2014 – 59,023 miles
  • 2013 – 43,418 miles
  • 2012 – 35,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • TPMS faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,685 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    451891622387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  2. Fail103,622 miles (+4,588)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,622 miles
    Test number
    107830822913
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil overs all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,034 miles (+5,718)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    321488607797
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass93,316 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    105260662084
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTPMS faulty

  5. Fail93,215 miles (+4,119)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    944251509120
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS faulty

  6. Pass89,096 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    545950110075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    962415928880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside front & offside rear wheels repaired by welding

  8. Fail85,615 miles (+2,793)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    336071917131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside front & offside rear wheels repaired by welding

  9. Pass82,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    162204075898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,822 miles (+6,135)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    493755172289
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,687 miles (+4,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    924724480286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,747 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    736716002668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,061 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    472760298137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail69,875 miles (+3,874)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,875 miles
    Test number
    801277374737
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,001 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    498145146527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass62,118 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    412315434308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,023 miles (+15,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    275580054325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,418 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,418 miles
    Test number
    787504023257
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail43,414 miles (+8,196)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,414 miles
    Test number
    419324523212
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass35,218 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    617176012218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    606997842063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LDA

Does LB09 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LDA is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LDA?
The MOT on LB09 LDA is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LDA done?
LB09 LDA was recorded at 103,685 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,554 miles a year.
Has LB09 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LDA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 LDA 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 LDA find?
LB09 LDA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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