BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 XPUMOT history

LR09 XPU is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LR09 XPU bronze 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 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,051 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,122 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR09 XPU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR09 XPU was last recorded at 175,051 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2019: 115,170 miles, lower than 145,955 miles on 1 Mar 2018.

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
175,050 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,051 miles
  • 2024 – 171,581 miles
  • 2023 – 167,138 miles
  • 2022 – 163,309 miles
  • 2021 – 160,796 miles
  • 2020 – 158,282 miles
  • 2019 – 115,170 miles
  • 2018 – 145,955 miles
  • 2017 – 133,456 miles
  • 2016 – 118,104 miles
  • 2015 – 105,422 miles
  • 2014 – 103,436 miles
  • 2013 – 97,198 miles
  • 2012 – 78,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,051 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,051 miles
    Test number
    505593651777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Fail175,050 miles (+3,469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,050 miles
    Test number
    381233360348
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass171,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,581 miles
    Test number
    507427459119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,581 miles (+4,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,581 miles
    Test number
    188436441900
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,138 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,138 miles
    Test number
    817108189513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,309 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,309 miles
    Test number
    227181896879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    956854849615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,796 miles (+2,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    211365302504
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass158,282 miles (+43,112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    357087294184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,170 miles (-30,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    450070032724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass145,955 miles (+12,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,955 miles
    Test number
    682147704577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,456 miles (+15,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,456 miles
    Test number
    184132276862
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test
  13. Pass118,104 miles (+12,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,104 miles
    Test number
    491120844319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass105,422 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    946850905107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,436 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    218530444278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,198 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    456774053263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,146 miles (+18,434)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    347648783095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,712 miles
    Test number
    976491702175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 XPU

Does LR09 XPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 XPU expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 XPU?
The MOT on LR09 XPU expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 XPU done?
LR09 XPU was recorded at 175,051 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
Has LR09 XPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 XPU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 XPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 XPU find?
LR09 XPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

Browse all LR09X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.