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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 AKNMOT history

LR09 AKN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR09 AKN blue 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,254 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AKN
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
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AKN was last recorded at 169,254 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,788 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
6,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,254 miles
  • 2025 – 166,788 miles
  • 2024 – 164,963 miles
  • 2023 – 162,419 miles
  • 2022 – 158,227 miles
  • 2021 – 152,101 miles
  • 2020 – 142,037 miles
  • 2019 – 131,260 miles
  • 2018 – 123,434 miles
  • 2017 – 114,257 miles
  • 2016 – 105,046 miles
  • 2015 – 95,821 miles
  • 2014 – 86,915 miles
  • 2013 – 79,041 miles
  • 2012 – 73,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,254 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,254 miles
    Test number
    637273649281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass166,788 miles (+61)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,788 miles
    Test number
    539550055816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail166,727 miles (+1,764)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,727 miles
    Test number
    665109733174
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass164,963 miles (+2,544)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,963 miles
    Test number
    851022201009
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
  5. Pass162,419 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,419 miles
    Test number
    154032476284
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass158,227 miles (+6,126)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,227 miles
    Test number
    174041405552
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass152,101 miles (+10,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,101 miles
    Test number
    310891619501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,037 miles (+10,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,037 miles
    Test number
    510871342241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,260 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,260 miles
    Test number
    310495552822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,434 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,434 miles
    Test number
    622681882317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,257 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,257 miles
    Test number
    943550175131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,046 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,046 miles
    Test number
    519454602565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,821 miles (+8,906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,821 miles
    Test number
    119532575488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,915 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    106845364038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,041 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    125687553091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    185284852441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 AKN

Does LR09 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AKN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AKN?
The MOT on LR09 AKN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 AKN done?
LR09 AKN was recorded at 169,254 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,580 miles a year.
Has LR09 AKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AKN has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 AKN 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 AKN find?
LR09 AKN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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