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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

LS09 DLUMOT history

LS09 DLU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

LS09 DLU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,684 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 DLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 DLU was last recorded at 113,684 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2016: 59,487 miles, lower than 59,492 miles on 17 May 2016.

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
113,649 miles · 13 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,684 miles
  • 2025 – 105,230 miles
  • 2024 – 96,740 miles
  • 2023 – 90,973 miles
  • 2022 – 84,855 miles
  • 2021 – 79,467 miles
  • 2020 – 75,682 miles
  • 2018 – 70,188 miles
  • 2017 – 63,080 miles
  • 2016 – 59,487 miles
  • 2015 – 54,090 miles
  • 2013 – 45,412 miles
  • 2012 – 37,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,684 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,684 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,684 miles
    Test number
    271799269844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,649 miles (+8,419)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    883399868705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass105,230 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    471816856624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    913386739548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  5. Fail96,740 miles (+5,767)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    662795343443
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  6. Pass90,973 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    581024890269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,855 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    869055765821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,845 miles (+5,378)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    289360100502
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and Offside on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass79,467 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    904046038488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,682 miles (+5,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    533826299258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass70,188 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    631112380919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    131793237958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail63,080 miles (+3,593)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    247555601898
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing bald on inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing bald on inner
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass59,487 miles (-5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    805169555541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail59,492 miles (+5,402)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    250489969949
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass54,090 miles (+1,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    389630365148
    • NoteAdvise Handbrake Adjustment
  17. Pass52,448 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    155059525418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,360 miles (+6,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    199051025479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass45,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    676162053363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail45,412 miles (+8,202)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    965231753353
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass37,210 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    207168022235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    905716312183
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LS09 DLU

Does LS09 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 DLU is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 DLU?
The MOT on LS09 DLU is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 DLU done?
LS09 DLU was recorded at 113,684 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 5,507 miles a year.
Has LS09 DLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 DLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 DLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 DLU find?
LS09 DLU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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