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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 TCJMOT history

LR09 TCJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.

LR09 TCJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
175,476 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TCJ was last recorded at 175,476 miles on 9 Mar 2024, 12,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,258 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,218 miles
Average per year
11,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,476 miles
  • 2023 – 163,258 miles
  • 2022 – 151,580 miles
  • 2021 – 139,350 miles
  • 2020 – 136,246 miles
  • 2019 – 130,614 miles
  • 2018 – 125,051 miles
  • 2017 – 111,419 miles
  • 2016 – 95,824 miles
  • 2015 – 80,562 miles
  • 2014 – 66,626 miles
  • 2013 – 49,219 miles
  • 2012 – 32,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,476 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,476 miles
    Test number
    474158831922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,258 miles (+11,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,258 miles
    Test number
    653095029959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main frontal bushes on both sides (strong advisory) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass151,580 miles (+12,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,580 miles
    Test number
    292962029597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Pass139,350 miles (+3,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    920296560980
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass136,246 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,246 miles
    Test number
    776363813509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail136,243 miles (+5,629)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,243 miles
    Test number
    686454526372
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arms/tie rods x2 - play/movement in bushes too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass130,614 miles (+5,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,614 miles
    Test number
    333408137297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  8. Pass125,051 miles (+13,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,051 miles
    Test number
    804690526534
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  9. Pass111,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,419 miles
    Test number
    964145464883
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
  10. Fail111,419 miles (+15,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,419 miles
    Test number
    295334779935
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported middle section clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
  11. Pass95,824 miles (+15,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    370432229266
    • AdvisoryHID washers not working / cleaning headlamps
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  12. Pass80,562 miles (+13,936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    169899185044
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear number plate not as standerd
  13. Pass66,626 miles (+17,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    286964784093
    • 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)
  14. Pass49,219 miles (+16,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    565656283073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass32,869 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    138207182053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR09 TCJ

Does LR09 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 TCJ expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TCJ?
The MOT on LR09 TCJ expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 TCJ done?
LR09 TCJ was recorded at 175,476 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2024, an average of 11,933 miles a year.
Has LR09 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TCJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR09 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
LR09 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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