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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 ZXBMOT history

LR09 ZXB is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
185,481 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ZXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ZXB was last recorded at 185,481 miles on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2026: 185,481 miles, lower than 193,366 miles on 8 May 2026.

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
193,366 miles · 8 May 2026
Average per year
8,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,481 miles
  • 2025 – 183,377 miles
  • 2024 – 180,533 miles
  • 2023 – 177,627 miles
  • 2022 – 175,083 miles
  • 2021 – 172,043 miles
  • 2020 – 169,671 miles
  • 2019 – 164,713 miles
  • 2018 – 156,134 miles
  • 2017 – 146,148 miles
  • 2016 – 137,305 miles
  • 2015 – 127,548 miles
  • 2014 – 118,324 miles
  • 2013 – 94,446 miles
  • 2012 – 66,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,481 miles (-7,885)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    185,481 miles
    Test number
    350684935599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail193,366 miles (+9,989)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,366 miles
    Test number
    723542933682
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake locking device missing BRAKE SPRING (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine SUMP NUT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass183,377 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    783142440739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail183,358 miles (+2,825)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,358 miles
    Test number
    911237127441
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass180,533 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    180,533 miles
    Test number
    695612523096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail180,533 miles (+2,906)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,533 miles
    Test number
    810818423272
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass177,627 miles (+2,544)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,627 miles
    Test number
    873658727878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass175,083 miles (+3,040)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    175,083 miles
    Test number
    100743853520
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside/Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass172,043 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    595644621710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front top mount has slight play

  10. Fail172,003 miles (+2,332)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,003 miles
    Test number
    928570714281
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front top mount has slight play

  11. Pass169,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    169,671 miles
    Test number
    534817019835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail169,671 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,671 miles
    Test number
    960931411398
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass164,713 miles (+8,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,713 miles
    Test number
    132910503365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass156,134 miles (+9,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,134 miles
    Test number
    407854112750
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass146,148 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,148 miles
    Test number
    843828819692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    563941909228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,305 miles (+9,757)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    324187255955
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    975529685000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,548 miles (+9,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    408769785097
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass118,324 miles (+23,878)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    235014114164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass94,446 miles (+27,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    129762603190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    267517402114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail66,775 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    918017102155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 ZXB

Does LR09 ZXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 ZXB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ZXB?
The MOT on LR09 ZXB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 ZXB done?
LR09 ZXB was recorded at 185,481 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 8,411 miles a year.
Has LR09 ZXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ZXB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 ZXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 ZXB find?
LR09 ZXB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area; offside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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