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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 AHZMOT history

LR09 AHZ is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,976 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AHZ was last recorded at 178,976 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,962 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
9,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,976 miles
  • 2024 – 165,465 miles
  • 2023 – 150,330 miles
  • 2022 – 140,163 miles
  • 2021 – 137,359 miles
  • 2020 – 130,043 miles
  • 2019 – 122,358 miles
  • 2018 – 115,276 miles
  • 2017 – 112,299 miles
  • 2016 – 103,621 miles
  • 2015 – 86,440 miles
  • 2014 – 74,342 miles
  • 2013 – 63,211 miles
  • 2012 – 47,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,976 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake light not working.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe area and suspension components corroded, recorded as a fail by mistake, advisory ONLY. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rears, need replacing soon. (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,976 miles (+14)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,976 miles
    Test number
    635882044749
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe area and suspension components corroded, recorded as a fail by mistake, advisory ONLY. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rears, need replacing soon. (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail178,962 miles (+13,497)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,962 miles
    Test number
    242141146777
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe and suspension components. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake light not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sensor not connected.
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rears, need replacing soon. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,465 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,465 miles
    Test number
    425432895136
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake light not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, nail in O/S/F tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail165,465 miles (+15,135)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,465 miles
    Test number
    347381518996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper brake light not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, nail in O/S/F tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass150,330 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,330 miles
    Test number
    400171311404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail150,313 miles (+10,150)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    505643543108
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass140,163 miles (+2,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,163 miles
    Test number
    811073791652
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,359 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    360794836732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass130,043 miles (+7,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,043 miles
    Test number
    298883032230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass122,358 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    414557803500
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass115,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    858554456417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,276 miles (+1,236)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    892069446138
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass114,040 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    557920189149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass112,299 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,299 miles
    Test number
    897541253172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,282 miles (+11)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    578641755659
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working.

  16. Pass112,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    877648669672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,271 miles (+8,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    418662168150
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass103,621 miles (+17,181)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    488761763905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perrished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn & corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working (known to be disconnected)

  19. Pass86,440 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    146841515146
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail86,440 miles (+12,098)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    348301615139
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass74,342 miles (+11,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    685284834138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  22. Pass63,211 miles (+15,500)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    786979893024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to detect exhaust gasses

  23. Pass47,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    599920962090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 AHZ

Does LR09 AHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AHZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AHZ?
The MOT on LR09 AHZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 AHZ done?
LR09 AHZ was recorded at 178,976 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 9,649 miles a year.
Has LR09 AHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AHZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 AHZ 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 LR09 AHZ find?
LR09 AHZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly damaged both fronts.; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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