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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 NWZMOT history

LR09 NWZ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

LR09 NWZ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
158,708 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 NWZ
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
23 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 NWZ was last recorded at 158,708 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 11,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,741 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,967 miles
Average per year
11,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,708 miles
  • 2023 – 146,741 miles
  • 2022 – 140,509 miles
  • 2021 – 135,377 miles
  • 2020 – 125,017 miles
  • 2019 – 119,898 miles
  • 2018 – 103,182 miles
  • 2017 – 80,133 miles
  • 2016 – 58,048 miles
  • 2015 – 38,469 miles
  • 2014 – 31,328 miles
  • 2013 – 24,523 miles
  • 2012 – 17,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,708 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    765365685247
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  2. Fail158,708 miles (+11,967)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    643802001673
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    888414757406
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  4. Fail146,741 miles (+6,232)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    218215917062
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  5. Pass140,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    864761855022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  6. Fail140,509 miles (+5,132)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,509 miles
    Test number
    142760657747
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  7. Pass135,377 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,377 miles
    Test number
    217840685175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,017 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,017 miles
    Test number
    471347802730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass119,898 miles (+16,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    556297693547
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  10. Pass103,182 miles (+23,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,182 miles
    Test number
    766602073649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    428653108548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,126 miles (+22,078)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    461737085283
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass58,048 miles (+19,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    878444701032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,469 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    716199415188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,328 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    608997724158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass31,328 miles (+6,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    788767724172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass24,523 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    806759123108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,526 miles
    Test number
    135416832173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,526 miles
    Test number
    886406432164
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR09 NWZ

Does LR09 NWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 NWZ expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 NWZ?
The MOT on LR09 NWZ expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 NWZ done?
LR09 NWZ was recorded at 158,708 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 11,523 miles a year.
Has LR09 NWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 NWZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 NWZ 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 NWZ find?
LR09 NWZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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