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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 WLXMOT history

LB09 WLX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,488 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 WLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 WLX was last recorded at 179,488 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,440 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,048 miles
Average per year
9,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,488 miles
  • 2025 – 174,440 miles
  • 2024 – 168,126 miles
  • 2023 – 160,145 miles
  • 2022 – 152,243 miles
  • 2021 – 142,528 miles
  • 2020 – 135,787 miles
  • 2019 – 124,223 miles
  • 2018 – 113,777 miles
  • 2017 – 95,980 miles
  • 2016 – 88,847 miles
  • 2015 – 82,136 miles
  • 2014 – 73,248 miles
  • 2013 – 62,318 miles
  • 2012 – 54,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake weak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,488 miles (+5,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,488 miles
    Test number
    251720077023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake weak
    • 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. Pass174,440 miles (+6,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,440 miles
    Test number
    345837415848
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,126 miles (+7,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,126 miles
    Test number
    937283913304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass160,145 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,145 miles
    Test number
    338137739387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail160,142 miles (+7,899)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,142 miles
    Test number
    929090315260
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass152,243 miles (+9,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    293939988363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,528 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,528 miles
    Test number
    400781135515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail142,522 miles (+6,735)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    210740719951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,787 miles (+11,564)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,787 miles
    Test number
    533150897786
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joints deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass124,223 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    112101567512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    196880640422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,777 miles (+17,797)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    325696206483
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass95,980 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    186429923815
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  14. Pass88,847 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    334557154797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,136 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    476102865139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,134 miles (+8,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    286471165156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass73,248 miles (+10,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    765289864162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,318 miles (+7,402)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    128727873113
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass54,916 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    729223132296
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail54,799 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    637069222256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBike rack fitted preventing inspection in boot
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake grabbing on early.inspection required

Questions about LB09 WLX

Does LB09 WLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 WLX is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 WLX?
The MOT on LB09 WLX is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 WLX done?
LB09 WLX was recorded at 179,488 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 9,232 miles a year.
Has LB09 WLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 WLX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 WLX 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 WLX find?
LB09 WLX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear handbrake weak; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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