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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 ZBYMOT history

LR09 ZBY is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LR09 ZBY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,184 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ZBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ZBY was last recorded at 78,184 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,275 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,909 miles
Average per year
3,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,184 miles
  • 2025 – 76,275 miles
  • 2023 – 73,931 miles
  • 2022 – 72,232 miles
  • 2021 – 69,704 miles
  • 2020 – 59,065 miles
  • 2019 – 52,704 miles
  • 2018 – 49,410 miles
  • 2017 – 47,785 miles
  • 2016 – 44,072 miles
  • 2015 – 41,539 miles
  • 2014 – 38,029 miles
  • 2013 – 33,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,184 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    482040282330
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    561504757150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail76,275 miles (+2,344)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    764986406701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass73,931 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    364788921846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,232 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    524973614924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,704 miles (+10,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    483453707373
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,065 miles (+6,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    223045276775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass52,704 miles (+3,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    408817944296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass49,410 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    979854125589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,785 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    127082126096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,072 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    597554139989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,539 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    389620215143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,029 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    367626014191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    115324513117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 ZBY

Does LR09 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 ZBY is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ZBY?
The MOT on LR09 ZBY is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 ZBY done?
LR09 ZBY was recorded at 78,184 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,549 miles a year.
Has LR09 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ZBY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LR09 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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