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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 VNDMOT history

LR09 VND is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LR09 VND blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,032 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VND was last recorded at 148,032 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2021: 117,845 miles, lower than 122,373 miles on 29 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,028 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,032 miles
  • 2024 – 141,171 miles
  • 2023 – 135,416 miles
  • 2022 – 129,057 miles
  • 2021 – 117,853 miles
  • 2020 – 122,373 miles
  • 2019 – 106,722 miles
  • 2018 – 101,202 miles
  • 2017 – 89,128 miles
  • 2016 – 78,250 miles
  • 2015 – 66,341 miles
  • 2014 – 57,589 miles
  • 2013 – 48,167 miles
  • 2012 – 39,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,032 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Handbrake performance for o/s/r low advise inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,032 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    930378297392
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail148,028 miles (+6,857)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,028 miles
    Test number
    184215627093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass141,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    471069599028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail141,171 miles (+5,755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    404051957641
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass135,416 miles (+6,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    483495236406
    • AdvisoryRear subframe general corrosion
  6. Pass129,057 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    100377127961
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail129,057 miles (+11,204)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    395627513744
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass117,853 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,853 miles
    Test number
    895277965327
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance for o/s/r low advise inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail117,845 miles (-4,528)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    534810315107
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance for o/s/r low advise inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass122,373 miles (+15,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    403499091939
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray present.
  11. Pass106,722 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    749950338152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  12. Fail106,722 miles (+5,520)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    592263429103
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  13. Pass101,202 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    521729862213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail101,200 miles (+12,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    421649072416
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x chips (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass89,128 miles (+10,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    575211561421
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass78,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    713199215680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,248 miles (+11,907)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    903524750698
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass66,341 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    807654885038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    936084754114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,585 miles (+9,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    865574854198
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass48,167 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    779481563163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    109929552129
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  23. Pass39,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    299769152440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VND

Does LR09 VND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VND is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VND?
The MOT on LR09 VND is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VND done?
LR09 VND was recorded at 148,032 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,006 miles a year.
Has LR09 VND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VND has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 VND ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 VND find?
LR09 VND passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn, and 1 more.

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