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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LR09 KYWMOT history

LR09 KYW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR09 KYW red 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,614 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 KYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 KYW was last recorded at 98,614 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,174 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,440 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,614 miles
  • 2024 – 90,174 miles
  • 2023 – 81,492 miles
  • 2022 – 81,026 miles
  • 2021 – 77,320 miles
  • 2020 – 71,543 miles
  • 2019 – 61,986 miles
  • 2018 – 56,069 miles
  • 2017 – 50,991 miles
  • 2016 – 44,514 miles
  • 2015 – 40,705 miles
  • 2014 – 36,142 miles
  • 2013 – 30,949 miles
  • 2012 – 24,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,614 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear differential minor leak

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,614 miles (+8,440)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    206291714989
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential minor leak

  2. Pass90,174 miles (+8,682)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    406852271832
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,492 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    356888317982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,026 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    506226576553
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,320 miles (+5,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    862766452406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    265679467886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,533 miles (+9,547)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    533108073233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass61,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    395712914674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,972 miles (+5,903)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    532664637510
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass56,069 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    320590691841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass50,991 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,991 miles
    Test number
    745596118433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,514 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    510113573046
    • AdvisoryUnder shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

  13. Pass40,705 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    907547305107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    408395814183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,142 miles (+5,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    438745814169
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Fail30,949 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    136573013133
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,949 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    287563213195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,233 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    885207412180
    • NoteO/s/front tyer has sidewall cut

Questions about LR09 KYW

Does LR09 KYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 KYW is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 KYW?
The MOT on LR09 KYW is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 KYW done?
LR09 KYW was recorded at 98,614 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has LR09 KYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 KYW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR09 KYW 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 KYW find?
LR09 KYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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