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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LR09 MSOMOT history

LR09 MSO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LR09 MSO silver 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,644 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MSO was last recorded at 105,644 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,605 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,039 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,644 miles
  • 2025 – 100,605 miles
  • 2024 – 93,190 miles
  • 2023 – 85,334 miles
  • 2022 – 81,101 miles
  • 2021 – 77,568 miles
  • 2020 – 74,105 miles
  • 2019 – 73,640 miles
  • 2018 – 70,897 miles
  • 2017 – 66,516 miles
  • 2016 – 61,398 miles
  • 2015 – 52,963 miles
  • 2014 – 39,728 miles
  • 2013 – 23,076 miles
  • 2012 – 17,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,644 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Non obligatory mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,644 miles (+5,039)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    599593501417
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Pass100,605 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    962166385228
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device/missing
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail100,594 miles (+7,404)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    986715429890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass93,190 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    136672904561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    546968218289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail85,334 miles (+4,233)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    152952495697
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass81,101 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    515791484987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under paint (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail81,101 miles (+3,533)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    834988721512
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTpms light
  9. Pass77,568 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    347036369269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded under paint
  10. Fail77,343 miles (+3,238)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    534243655841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded under paint
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  11. Pass74,105 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    716164738418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,640 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    692399651466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass70,897 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    479109339816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,516 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    474962511177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,398 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    220433413309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,963 miles (+13,235)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    366586625207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass39,728 miles (+16,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    336891934462
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass23,076 miles (+1,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,076 miles
    Test number
    577691743285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass21,574 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    646479653040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    106392682014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 MSO

Does LR09 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MSO is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MSO?
The MOT on LR09 MSO is valid until 9 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 MSO done?
LR09 MSO was recorded at 105,644 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has LR09 MSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MSO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 MSO 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 MSO find?
LR09 MSO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting, and 2 more.

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