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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LL09 VBXMOT history

LL09 VBX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LL09 VBX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,414 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 VBX was last recorded at 144,414 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 7,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,506 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,908 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,414 miles
  • 2025 – 136,506 miles
  • 2024 – 128,336 miles
  • 2023 – 114,562 miles
  • 2022 – 109,812 miles
  • 2021 – 103,948 miles
  • 2020 – 97,771 miles
  • 2019 – 92,752 miles
  • 2018 – 89,029 miles
  • 2017 – 84,943 miles
  • 2016 – 84,886 miles
  • 2015 – 82,708 miles
  • 2014 – 79,983 miles
  • 2013 – 75,354 miles
  • 2012 – 71,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Advise engine oil leak dripping onto ground.Very oily underside of engine undertrays.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Advise exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,414 miles (+7,908)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,414 miles
    Test number
    801499117235
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,506 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    349471351663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise engine oil leak dripping onto ground.Very oily underside of engine undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Advise exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

  3. Fail136,405 miles (+8,069)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,405 miles
    Test number
    714562710052
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large phone bracket mounted centre of screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower forward most arm inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Advise engine oil leak dripping onto ground.Very oily underside of engine undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Advise exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

  4. Pass128,336 miles (+13,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,336 miles
    Test number
    605846410666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,562 miles (+4,750)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,562 miles
    Test number
    681845505800
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass109,812 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,812 miles
    Test number
    901311749964
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,948 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    975456248860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,771 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    655858559703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,752 miles (+3,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    108694032647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,029 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    415682967679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,943 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    628278490943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,886 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    983675844392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cut to tread (not to cords)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

  13. Pass82,708 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    155014955182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,983 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    166272234319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,354 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,354 miles
    Test number
    946097763209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,167 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    155759382146
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    578069682119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 VBX

Does LL09 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 VBX is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 VBX?
The MOT on LL09 VBX is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 VBX done?
LL09 VBX was recorded at 144,414 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has LL09 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 VBX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 VBX 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 LL09 VBX find?
LL09 VBX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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