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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 NPFMOT history

LB09 NPF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
56,590 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 NPF
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 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 NPF was last recorded at 56,590 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2023: 54,726 miles, lower than 56,658 miles on 7 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,587 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,590 miles
  • 2023 – 54,739 miles
  • 2022 – 56,658 miles
  • 2021 – 49,135 miles
  • 2020 – 46,124 miles
  • 2019 – 43,984 miles
  • 2018 – 41,073 miles
  • 2017 – 38,620 miles
  • 2016 – 36,547 miles
  • 2015 – 32,662 miles
  • 2014 – 29,308 miles
  • 2013 – 25,147 miles
  • 2012 – 17,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,590 miles
  • AdvisoryEmissions cleanRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,590 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    523826106274
    • AdvisoryEmissions clean
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail56,587 miles (+1,848)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    757358570335
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions clean
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass54,739 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    888227584688
    • AdvisoryEmissions clean
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail54,726 miles (-1,932)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    322173008280
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions clean
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,658 miles (+7,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    219208461342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    739885753702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,135 miles (+3,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,135 miles
    Test number
    175096519816
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,124 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    887650708500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,984 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    194433257215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,073 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,073 miles
    Test number
    431541715845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    971513988568
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  12. Fail38,620 miles (+2,073)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    704285953030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  13. Pass36,547 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,547 miles
    Test number
    392717802551
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass32,662 miles (+3,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    928899285167
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass29,308 miles (+4,161)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,308 miles
    Test number
    406744184114
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass25,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    255173483479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,142 miles (+7,181)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    536383583178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,961 miles
    Test number
    865431992122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 NPF

Does LB09 NPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 NPF expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 NPF?
The MOT on LB09 NPF expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 NPF done?
LB09 NPF was recorded at 56,590 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has LB09 NPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 NPF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 NPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 NPF find?
LB09 NPF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: emissions clean; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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