BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc
LS09 ELOMOT history
LS09 ELO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,040 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 ELO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 ELO was last recorded at 115,040 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,032 miles · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,040 miles
- 2024 – 115,032 miles
- 2023 – 110,061 miles
- 2021 – 94,429 miles
- 2020 – 93,025 miles
- 2019 – 90,085 miles
- 2018 – 86,031 miles
- 2017 – 79,934 miles
- 2016 – 72,538 miles
- 2015 – 64,936 miles
- 2014 – 55,882 miles
- 2012 – 31,163 miles
- 2011 – 15,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,040 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Both front brake hoses are perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,040 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,040 miles
- Test number
- 246780077531
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,032 miles (+4,971)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,032 miles
- Test number
- 940392654071
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested drivers seat stuck (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high possible due to eml light (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back stuck (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light
Pass110,061 miles (+15,632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,061 miles
- Test number
- 765238778694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass94,429 miles (+1,404)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,429 miles
- Test number
- 137113540748
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass93,025 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 93,025 miles
- Test number
- 532301463878
- AdvisorySlight play found at nearside rear hub assembly
- AdvisoryTested wet
Pass90,085 miles (+4,054)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,085 miles
- Test number
- 351211860809
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue
- AdvisoryN/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass86,031 miles (+6,097)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,031 miles
- Test number
- 306612055464
- AdvisoryBecka reaction bushes are soft
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms have slight play
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass79,934 miles (+7,396)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,934 miles
- Test number
- 467836317177
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass72,538 miles (+7,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,538 miles
- Test number
- 726120034564
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass64,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 64,936 miles
- Test number
- 327189175010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,936 miles (+9,054)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,936 miles
- Test number
- 249369475065
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,882 miles (+24,719)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,882 miles
- Test number
- 768405314161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 31,163 miles
- Test number
- 347972322209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,162 miles (+15,553)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,162 miles
- Test number
- 309782422263
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass15,609 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 15,609 miles
- Test number
- 827150141137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in treads and worn on inner edges
Questions about LS09 ELO
- Does LS09 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ELO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 ELO?
- The MOT on LS09 ELO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 ELO done?
- LS09 ELO was recorded at 115,040 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,720 miles a year.
- Has LS09 ELO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 ELO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS09 ELO 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 ELO find?
- LS09 ELO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.
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