BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc

LL09 ZGZMOT history

LL09 ZGZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LL09 ZGZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2025
Mileage
85,384 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,842 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL09 ZGZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ZGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL09 ZGZ was last recorded at 85,384 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,427 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
4,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,384 miles
  • 2024 – 84,427 miles
  • 2023 – 82,659 miles
  • 2022 – 82,161 miles
  • 2021 – 81,023 miles
  • 2020 – 74,035 miles
  • 2019 – 68,891 miles
  • 2018 – 66,133 miles
  • 2017 – 58,873 miles
  • 2016 – 49,702 miles
  • 2015 – 36,490 miles
  • 2014 – 31,505 miles
  • 2013 – 26,846 miles
  • 2012 – 20,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,384 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail85,384 miles (+957)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    238424955404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing

  2. Pass84,427 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    667656856344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail84,419 miles (+1,760)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    574902458107
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass82,659 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    567293110943
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail82,659 miles (+498)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,659 miles
    Test number
    218979592187
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass82,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,161 miles
    Test number
    418649064451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,160 miles (+1,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    332898757176
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass81,023 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    682442266905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,035 miles (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    915136485334
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,891 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    632441138484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    358514634209
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail66,133 miles (+7,260)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    113470619013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,873 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    360368065090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail58,630 miles (+88)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,630 miles
    Test number
    804527074955
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail58,542 miles (+8,840)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    971644848388
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,702 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    560507344064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,699 miles (+13,209)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,699 miles
    Test number
    844415111650
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass36,490 miles (+1,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    363713343968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIP (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass35,066 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    447466695197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass31,505 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    515464244210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,846 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    615282143206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,978 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,978 miles
    Test number
    387795132454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,932 miles3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    845904132244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LL09 ZGZ

Does LL09 ZGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL09 ZGZ expired on 27 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ZGZ?
The MOT on LL09 ZGZ expired on 27 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL09 ZGZ done?
LL09 ZGZ was recorded at 85,384 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
Has LL09 ZGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ZGZ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 ZGZ 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 ZGZ find?
LL09 ZGZ failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear road wheel fractured; offside rear road wheel fractured; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL09Z registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.