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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 DKUMOT history

LS09 DKU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS09 DKU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,042 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 DKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 DKU was last recorded at 121,042 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,167 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,875 miles
Average per year
6,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,042 miles
  • 2024 – 114,167 miles
  • 2023 – 108,466 miles
  • 2022 – 103,780 miles
  • 2021 – 97,607 miles
  • 2020 – 89,104 miles
  • 2019 – 79,029 miles
  • 2018 – 70,947 miles
  • 2017 – 64,275 miles
  • 2016 – 54,054 miles
  • 2015 – 47,211 miles
  • 2014 – 39,428 miles
  • 2013 – 34,019 miles
  • 2012 – 29,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,042 miles (+6,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,042 miles
    Test number
    371641069766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass114,167 miles (+5,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,167 miles
    Test number
    224530165468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass108,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    179830458489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail108,466 miles (+4,686)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    204340253094
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass103,780 miles (+6,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    233819167385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass97,607 miles (+8,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,607 miles
    Test number
    162115236814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass89,104 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    373492373726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,029 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    974787187097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,947 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    845848283664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,275 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    482896799659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,054 miles (+6,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    128191464259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass47,211 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,211 miles
    Test number
    489549235102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,428 miles (+5,409)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    229992744103
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre below limit on edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre below on edge
  14. Pass34,019 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    148584343145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    877077142155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 DKU

Does LS09 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 DKU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 DKU?
The MOT on LS09 DKU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 DKU done?
LS09 DKU was recorded at 121,042 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,823 miles a year.
Has LS09 DKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 DKU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 DKU 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 LS09 DKU find?
LS09 DKU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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