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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 CEYMOT history

LR09 CEY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LR09 CEY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,821 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 CEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 CEY was last recorded at 121,821 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 14,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,337 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14,484 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,821 miles
  • 2024 – 107,337 miles
  • 2023 – 95,995 miles
  • 2021 – 84,101 miles
  • 2020 – 79,282 miles
  • 2019 – 76,190 miles
  • 2018 – 71,751 miles
  • 2017 – 64,536 miles
  • 2016 – 59,093 miles
  • 2015 – 53,019 miles
  • 2014 – 48,126 miles
  • 2013 – 40,394 miles
  • 2012 – 35,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696631697418
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    283170480762
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass121,821 miles (+14,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,821 miles
    Test number
    412564549958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass107,337 miles (+11,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,337 miles
    Test number
    782604003503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    458059858299
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236035476183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,101 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    675059884424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,282 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    680299772196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,190 miles
    Test number
    582331486376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail76,188 miles (+4,437)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    205491339590
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bend arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bend arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle straight arm slight to medium play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass71,751 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    704462919259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    342640138832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,536 miles (+5,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    304452236113
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  14. Pass59,093 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    628779634169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,019 miles (+4,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    267920675417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL GUARD RAIL DAMAGED 225/35/19
  16. Pass48,126 miles (+7,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    115934774160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,394 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    699055773153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,359 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    165518162197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEdges of rear tyres wearing low

Questions about LR09 CEY

Does LR09 CEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 CEY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 CEY?
The MOT on LR09 CEY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 CEY done?
LR09 CEY was recorded at 121,821 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has LR09 CEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 CEY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 CEY 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 CEY find?
LR09 CEY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges.

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