BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LR09 ZBLMOT history
LR09 ZBL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,898 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 ZBL
- 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
- 5 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 ZBL was last recorded at 79,898 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 15,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,352 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,546 miles
- Average per year
- 4,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,898 miles
- 2025 – 64,352 miles
- 2024 – 63,996 miles
- 2023 – 63,989 miles
- 2022 – 51,850 miles
- 2021 – 44,491 miles
- 2020 – 41,476 miles
- 2019 – 39,776 miles
- 2018 – 36,760 miles
- 2017 – 33,403 miles
- 2016 – 29,993 miles
- 2015 – 25,580 miles
- 2014 – 21,257 miles
- 2013 – 17,270 miles
- 2012 – 12,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,898 miles
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
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.
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,898 miles (+15,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,898 miles
- Test number
- 212858962089
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass64,352 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 64,352 miles
- Test number
- 420800049542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,996 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 63,996 miles
- Test number
- 195455688160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,989 miles (+1,000)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 63,989 miles
- Test number
- 260285384545
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Fail62,989 miles (+11,139)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,989 miles
- Test number
- 873144644665
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Pass51,850 miles (+7,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 51,850 miles
- Test number
- 965560674534
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,491 miles (+3,015)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 44,491 miles
- Test number
- 974430255977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,476 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 41,476 miles
- Test number
- 644439375380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,463 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,463 miles
- Test number
- 438345576216
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass39,776 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 39,776 miles
- Test number
- 635035806213
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition
Fail39,776 miles (+3,016)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,776 miles
- Test number
- 852583367694
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition
Pass36,760 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 36,760 miles
- Test number
- 142180348735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,403 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 33,403 miles
- Test number
- 344860276514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,993 miles (+4,413)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,993 miles
- Test number
- 251296316331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,580 miles (+4,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 25,580 miles
- Test number
- 226067245154
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass21,257 miles (+3,987)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 21,257 miles
- Test number
- 377643644127
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass17,270 miles (+4,772)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 17,270 miles
- Test number
- 267512653122
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass12,498 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 12,498 miles
- Test number
- 627150762103
- NoteOffside front jacking block missing
Questions about LR09 ZBL
- Does LR09 ZBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 ZBL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 ZBL?
- The MOT on LR09 ZBL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 ZBL done?
- LR09 ZBL was recorded at 79,898 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
- Has LR09 ZBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 ZBL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR09 ZBL 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 ZBL find?
- LR09 ZBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody covers fitted.
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