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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc

LR09 OEMMOT history

LR09 OEM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR09 OEM grey 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,833 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OEM was last recorded at 211,833 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,656 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
8,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,833 miles
  • 2025 – 206,069 miles
  • 2024 – 200,772 miles
  • 2023 – 195,703 miles
  • 2022 – 190,227 miles
  • 2021 – 185,778 miles
  • 2020 – 180,744 miles
  • 2019 – 175,042 miles
  • 2018 – 161,005 miles
  • 2017 – 153,321 miles
  • 2016 – 145,424 miles
  • 2015 – 121,647 miles
  • 2013 – 114,742 miles
  • 2012 – 87,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,833 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,833 miles
    Test number
    423943711413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail211,656 miles (+5,587)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,656 miles
    Test number
    734669871634
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass206,069 miles (+5,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    206,069 miles
    Test number
    738940640083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass200,772 miles (+5,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    200,772 miles
    Test number
    739350901085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass195,703 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    195,703 miles
    Test number
    752746115646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail195,694 miles (+5,467)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,694 miles
    Test number
    791659572775
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass190,227 miles (+4,449)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,227 miles
    Test number
    938052405392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass185,778 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,778 miles
    Test number
    307817395810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass180,744 miles (+5,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,744 miles
    Test number
    309260581925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass175,042 miles (+14,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,042 miles
    Test number
    561715534634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass161,005 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,005 miles
    Test number
    242827733387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Fail160,854 miles (+7,533)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,854 miles
    Test number
    744689553049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroding.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted,limited underbody inspection.
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf brake hoses perishing.
  13. Pass153,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,321 miles
    Test number
    908338740981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,321 miles (+7,897)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,321 miles
    Test number
    949253495055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  15. Pass145,424 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,424 miles
    Test number
    669941516346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,194 miles (+18,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,194 miles
    Test number
    224027599303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass121,647 miles (+6,905)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    165711625022
    • NoteAdvise, smoke test did not produce a measureable output.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass114,742 miles (+20,507)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    477804463377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,235 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    776743503082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    278270762078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,965 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    179800062469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR09 OEM

Does LR09 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 OEM is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OEM?
The MOT on LR09 OEM is valid until 6 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 OEM done?
LR09 OEM was recorded at 211,833 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,496 miles a year.
Has LR09 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OEM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 OEM 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 OEM find?
LR09 OEM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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