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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 SZLMOT history

LR09 SZL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

LR09 SZL 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 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
113,702 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SZL
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
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SZL was last recorded at 113,702 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,485 miles · 27 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,702 miles
  • 2022 – 113,485 miles
  • 2020 – 105,390 miles
  • 2019 – 97,070 miles
  • 2017 – 95,880 miles
  • 2016 – 72,453 miles
  • 2015 – 58,901 miles
  • 2014 – 51,106 miles
  • 2013 – 47,196 miles
  • 2012 – 36,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,702 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    783874268360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,485 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    704951663520
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,380 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    864892694961
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,390 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    706605473367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse bulb inoperative
    • AdvisoryPads front and rear on board computer showing 255% needs sensors replacing

  5. Fail105,390 miles (+8,320)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,390 miles
    Test number
    118458247501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working halo unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse bulb inoperative
    • AdvisoryPads front and rear on board computer showing 255% needs sensors replacing

  6. Pass97,070 miles (+1,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,070 miles
    Test number
    909840160452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  7. Pass95,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,880 miles
    Test number
    325163464758
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail95,880 miles (+23,427)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,880 miles
    Test number
    715174304079
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass72,453 miles (+13,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    460749212096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,901 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    549962165041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,106 miles (+3,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    468114084022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass47,196 miles (+56)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    845204483051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail47,140 miles (+10,865)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    817810383003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass36,275 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    606950182025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail36,275 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    849530382079
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about LR09 SZL

Does LR09 SZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 SZL expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SZL?
The MOT on LR09 SZL expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 SZL done?
LR09 SZL was recorded at 113,702 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has LR09 SZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SZL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR09 SZL 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 SZL find?
LR09 SZL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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