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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 ZFMMOT history

LL09 ZFM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 274,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LL09 ZFM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
274,018 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZFM
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
24 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ZFM was last recorded at 274,018 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,363 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,655 miles
Average per year
11,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,018 miles
  • 2025 – 271,363 miles
  • 2024 – 260,962 miles
  • 2023 – 251,719 miles
  • 2022 – 243,299 miles
  • 2021 – 235,714 miles
  • 2020 – 227,815 miles
  • 2019 – 219,869 miles
  • 2018 – 210,682 miles
  • 2017 – 199,837 miles
  • 2016 – 185,029 miles
  • 2015 – 174,619 miles
  • 2014 – 163,256 miles
  • 2013 – 150,724 miles
  • 2012 – 114,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,018 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear suspension components very heavy corrosionRecorded at 3 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Lower inner suspension rubbers worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,018 miles (+2,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    274,018 miles
    Test number
    744994453562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear suspension components very heavy corrosion

  2. Pass271,363 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    271,363 miles
    Test number
    983214235618
    • AdvisoryFront Lower inner suspension rubbers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear suspension components very heavy corrosion

  3. Fail271,360 miles (+10,398)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,360 miles
    Test number
    598505482008
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower inner suspension rubbers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear suspension components very heavy corrosion

  4. Pass260,962 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    260,962 miles
    Test number
    536954214528
    • AdvisoryRear subframe coroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension arm bushes

  5. Fail260,959 miles (+9,240)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,959 miles
    Test number
    467089753421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Brake back plate caught in caliper/loose (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe coroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension arm bushes

  6. Pass251,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    251,719 miles
    Test number
    545433355340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  7. Fail251,717 miles (+8,418)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,717 miles
    Test number
    912981730529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + security (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  8. Pass243,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    243,299 miles
    Test number
    179810159784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail243,299 miles (+7,585)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,299 miles
    Test number
    237363631257
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb adrift (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass235,714 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    235,714 miles
    Test number
    664185149471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass227,815 miles (+7,946)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    227,815 miles
    Test number
    671113809161
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes showing some perishing

  12. Pass219,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    219,869 miles
    Test number
    855793366266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail219,869 miles (+9,187)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,869 miles
    Test number
    875490429884
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass210,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,682 miles
    Test number
    893952240828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail210,682 miles (+10,845)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,682 miles
    Test number
    836314264258
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  16. Pass199,837 miles (+14,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    199,837 miles
    Test number
    249186347695
    • AdvisoryEML warning light on dash

  17. Pass185,029 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,029 miles
    Test number
    181765371069
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the required efficiency

  18. Fail185,021 miles (+10,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,021 miles
    Test number
    697995102868
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has only just met the required efficiency

  19. Pass174,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,619 miles
    Test number
    239921318642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail174,619 miles (+11,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,619 miles
    Test number
    749434178920
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass163,256 miles (+12,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    163,256 miles
    Test number
    627980614263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,724 miles (+36,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    150,724 miles
    Test number
    119671013290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass114,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    685081382168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL09 ZFM

Does LL09 ZFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ZFM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZFM?
The MOT on LL09 ZFM is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ZFM done?
LL09 ZFM was recorded at 274,018 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 11,300 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZFM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZFM 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 ZFM find?
LL09 ZFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower, and 1 more.

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