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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 XPAMOT history

LR09 XPA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

LR09 XPA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
112,376 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 XPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 XPA was last recorded at 112,376 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,362 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,376 miles
  • 2024 – 106,895 miles
  • 2022 – 102,484 miles
  • 2021 – 97,854 miles
  • 2020 – 93,827 miles
  • 2019 – 86,551 miles
  • 2018 – 82,759 miles
  • 2017 – 82,715 miles
  • 2016 – 79,895 miles
  • 2015 – 69,511 miles
  • 2014 – 58,422 miles
  • 2013 – 44,741 miles
  • 2012 – 31,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,376 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brakes not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,376 miles (+14)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,376 miles
    Test number
    395743987995
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,362 miles (+5,467)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    392476609738
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,895 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    350247889235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail106,895 miles (+4,411)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    801011461015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,484 miles (+4,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    667453734805
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,854 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    631755861288
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,854 miles (+4,027)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    409559775720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,827 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    944684271708
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail93,827 miles (+7,276)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    358350166076
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass86,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    916796577894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail86,551 miles (+3,792)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    774052524262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass82,759 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    172229151352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,715 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    485203305729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,713 miles (+2,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    192205364154
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass79,895 miles (+10,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    452213411289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,511 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    555421014674
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  17. Fail69,472 miles (+11,050)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    341721408466
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured Across previous weld (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  18. Pass58,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    328191204396
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail58,422 miles (+13,681)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    898091804339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass44,741 miles (+13,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    625743513396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,663 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    199891712315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,611 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    946715892100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    807845562166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,341 miles (+90)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    317624362114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail31,251 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    657636642191
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres excessivly worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear excessiviy worn inner edge

Questions about LR09 XPA

Does LR09 XPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 XPA expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 XPA?
The MOT on LR09 XPA expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 XPA done?
LR09 XPA was recorded at 112,376 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has LR09 XPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 XPA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 XPA 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 XPA find?
LR09 XPA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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