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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc

LR09 FAJMOT history

LR09 FAJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LR09 FAJ 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,390 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FAJ was last recorded at 97,390 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,388 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,390 miles
  • 2024 – 90,499 miles
  • 2023 – 80,896 miles
  • 2022 – 70,813 miles
  • 2021 – 63,683 miles
  • 2020 – 57,316 miles
  • 2019 – 52,051 miles
  • 2018 – 43,085 miles
  • 2017 – 38,429 miles
  • 2016 – 33,706 miles
  • 2015 – 29,148 miles
  • 2014 – 23,079 miles
  • 2013 – 18,545 miles
  • 2012 – 14,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,390 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,390 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,390 miles
    Test number
    874904772240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,388 miles (+6,889)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    492522347923
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,499 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,499 miles
    Test number
    541181746577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,481 miles (+9,585)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    252900470890
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass80,896 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    329938847539
    • AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil And slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail80,896 miles (+10,083)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    795689823814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap O-ring slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil And slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass70,813 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    920976546417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,683 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    869017601288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass57,316 miles (+5,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    660196723772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,051 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    874523924536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,904 miles (+4,819)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    695197620939
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,085 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    335734065732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,429 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,429 miles
    Test number
    835960921380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,706 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,706 miles
    Test number
    619866226266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,148 miles (+128)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,148 miles
    Test number
    205103015447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail29,020 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,020 miles
    Test number
    909636105195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail145,351 miles3 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,351 miles
    Test number
    298646405439
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  18. Pass145,351 miles (+122,272)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,351 miles
    Test number
    757566205180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Pass23,079 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    876980124104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,074 miles (+4,529)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    225549014406
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,545 miles (+3,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,545 miles
    Test number
    778803713167
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass14,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,861 miles
    Test number
    176537412163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 FAJ

Does LR09 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 FAJ is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FAJ?
The MOT on LR09 FAJ is valid until 17 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 FAJ done?
LR09 FAJ was recorded at 97,390 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has LR09 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FAJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 FAJ 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 FAJ find?
LR09 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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