
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass183,182 miles (+9,095)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 183,182 miles
- Test number
- 422943402176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,087 miles (+9,914)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 174,087 miles
- Test number
- 681626594234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass159,530 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,530 miles
- Test number
- 923341714239
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass144,133 miles (+11,603)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 144,133 miles
- Test number
- 704775492504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,530 miles (+10,932)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 132,530 miles
- Test number
- 999684995185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass113,523 miles (+19,256)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,523 miles
- Test number
- 276847993465
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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