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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 XRCMOT history

LR09 XRC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

LR09 XRC black 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 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
165,857 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 XRC
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
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 XRC was last recorded at 165,857 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 7,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,084 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,773 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,857 miles
  • 2023 – 158,084 miles
  • 2022 – 151,310 miles
  • 2021 – 143,807 miles
  • 2020 – 137,737 miles
  • 2019 – 126,384 miles
  • 2018 – 117,516 miles
  • 2017 – 110,238 miles
  • 2016 – 101,448 miles
  • 2015 – 92,790 miles
  • 2014 – 83,934 miles
  • 2013 – 74,863 miles
  • 2012 – 67,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,857 miles (+7,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,857 miles
    Test number
    691897263177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass158,084 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    569012849299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded
  3. Fail158,083 miles (+6,773)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,083 miles
    Test number
    103574195029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded
  4. Pass151,310 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,310 miles
    Test number
    501952710400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail151,264 miles (+7,457)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,264 miles
    Test number
    554419520795
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass143,807 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,807 miles
    Test number
    957779348339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail143,806 miles (+6,069)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,806 miles
    Test number
    237644599993
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass137,737 miles (+11,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,737 miles
    Test number
    575178179040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass126,384 miles (+8,868)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    664400376800
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone like chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner aft arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass117,516 miles (+7,278)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    811898408506
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass110,238 miles (+8,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    477752390017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass101,448 miles (+8,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    636361932953
    • AdvisoryH/Brake slightly high
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged in zone B
  13. Pass92,790 miles (+8,856)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    178604055125
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass83,934 miles (+9,071)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    257029344480
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass74,863 miles (+6,955)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    915121623132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  16. Pass67,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    257041222496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 XRC

Does LR09 XRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 XRC expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 XRC?
The MOT on LR09 XRC expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 XRC done?
LR09 XRC was recorded at 165,857 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has LR09 XRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 XRC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 XRC 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 XRC find?
LR09 XRC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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