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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 ZGXMOT history

LL09 ZGX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 236,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LL09 ZGX 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 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
236,278 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ZGX was last recorded at 236,278 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,928 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
9,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,278 miles
  • 2025 – 226,094 miles
  • 2024 – 217,751 miles
  • 2023 – 208,782 miles
  • 2022 – 198,568 miles
  • 2021 – 189,081 miles
  • 2020 – 183,182 miles
  • 2019 – 174,087 miles
  • 2018 – 164,173 miles
  • 2017 – 159,530 miles
  • 2016 – 144,133 miles
  • 2015 – 132,530 miles
  • 2014 – 121,598 miles
  • 2013 – 113,523 miles
  • 2012 – 94,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,278 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Age related general corrosion notice and advice

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass236,278 miles (+1,350)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    236,278 miles
    Test number
    786236869717
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail234,928 miles (+8,834)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,928 miles
    Test number
    710574839411
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass226,094 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,094 miles
    Test number
    609583666265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and advice
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
  4. Fail226,094 miles (+8,343)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,094 miles
    Test number
    842618436068
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and advice
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
  5. Pass217,751 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    217,751 miles
    Test number
    285859295511
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE BONNET CATCH REQUIRES MAINTENANCE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail217,479 miles (+8,697)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,479 miles
    Test number
    145019141686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass208,782 miles (+82)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    208,782 miles
    Test number
    587160239489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wires broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield detached and rattling
  8. Fail208,700 miles (+10,132)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,700 miles
    Test number
    797843122359
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wires broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield detached and rattling
  9. Pass198,568 miles (+9,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    198,568 miles
    Test number
    204613551519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass189,081 miles (+5,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    189,081 miles
    Test number
    282756351962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass183,182 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,182 miles
    Test number
    422943402176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass174,087 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,087 miles
    Test number
    681626594234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass164,173 miles (+4,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,173 miles
    Test number
    628639766553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass159,530 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,530 miles
    Test number
    923341714239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,529 miles (+15,396)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,529 miles
    Test number
    722355522966
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass144,133 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    704775492504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,530 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    999684995185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    995365094149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail121,597 miles (+8,074)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,597 miles
    Test number
    498055694161
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault.
  20. Pass113,523 miles (+19,256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,523 miles
    Test number
    276847993465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,267 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    508628592142
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing on outer edges
    • NoteNo emissions readout - too lean
    • NoteO/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Questions about LL09 ZGX

Does LL09 ZGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ZGX is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZGX?
The MOT on LL09 ZGX is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ZGX done?
LL09 ZGX was recorded at 236,278 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,986 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZGX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZGX 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 ZGX find?
LL09 ZGX passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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