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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 OBLMOT history

LR09 OBL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

LR09 OBL red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
141,318 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OBL was last recorded at 141,318 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 8,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,502 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,816 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,318 miles
  • 2024 – 132,502 miles
  • 2023 – 128,269 miles
  • 2022 – 123,463 miles
  • 2021 – 119,093 miles
  • 2020 – 114,136 miles
  • 2019 – 110,222 miles
  • 2018 – 107,016 miles
  • 2017 – 105,314 miles
  • 2016 – 103,754 miles
  • 2015 – 101,926 miles
  • 2014 – 99,567 miles
  • 2013 – 96,085 miles
  • 2012 – 89,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covered/under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,318 miles
    Test number
    463147133765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail141,318 miles (+8,816)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,318 miles
    Test number
    462998820141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,502 miles (+4,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,502 miles
    Test number
    388698603960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking bad all the way around tyre inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass128,269 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,269 miles
    Test number
    890576006788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,463 miles (+4,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    871552626011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,093 miles (+4,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    767671951988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass114,136 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    713091686915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass110,222 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    347220346605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,016 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    381022980461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass105,314 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    964875917745
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail105,300 miles (+1,546)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    744754542815
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on intermittently

  12. Pass103,754 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    759667707314
    • AdvisoryEngine covered/under trays fitted

  13. Fail103,737 miles (+1,811)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    458858693844
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covered/under trays fitted

  14. Pass101,926 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    186790095047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail101,926 miles (+2,359)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    718540995028
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,567 miles (+3,482)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,567 miles
    Test number
    799391794004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass96,085 miles (+6,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    768686693083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass89,452 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    175956192401
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR09 OBL

Does LR09 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 OBL expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OBL?
The MOT on LR09 OBL expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 OBL done?
LR09 OBL was recorded at 141,318 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has LR09 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OBL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 OBL 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 OBL find?
LR09 OBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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