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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 EYWMOT history

LS09 EYW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LS09 EYW blue 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,196 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 EYW
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
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 EYW was last recorded at 129,196 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2019: 85,465 miles, lower than 85,467 miles on 5 Mar 2019.

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
126,063 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,133 miles
Average per year
7,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,196 miles
  • 2025 – 126,063 miles
  • 2024 – 118,480 miles
  • 2023 – 111,425 miles
  • 2022 – 104,108 miles
  • 2021 – 98,572 miles
  • 2020 – 95,606 miles
  • 2019 – 85,465 miles
  • 2018 – 75,720 miles
  • 2017 – 66,177 miles
  • 2016 – 56,929 miles
  • 2015 – 47,402 miles
  • 2014 – 38,865 miles
  • 2013 – 31,855 miles
  • 2012 – 24,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,196 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,196 miles (+3,133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,196 miles
    Test number
    140237640324
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,063 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    714496854925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail126,053 miles (+7,573)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    403222943319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass118,480 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,480 miles
    Test number
    824772697875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    171179520580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,425 miles (+7,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    301899151603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass104,108 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    765066663977
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Fail104,108 miles (+5,536)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,108 miles
    Test number
    950889188343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass98,572 miles (+2,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,572 miles
    Test number
    452247888961
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass95,606 miles (+10,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    973225322306
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass85,465 miles (-2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    396732276669
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken, exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail85,467 miles (+9,747)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    243295822045
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken, exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass75,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    828079233275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,720 miles (+9,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    143722665642
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  15. Pass66,177 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    564040396913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,929 miles (+9,527)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    970113842399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    127352875071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail47,402 miles (+8,537)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    597222075007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,865 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    408527874076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,855 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    775308373067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,342 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    328625512147
    • NoteEmissions are too clean to register

Questions about LS09 EYW

Does LS09 EYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 EYW is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 EYW?
The MOT on LS09 EYW is valid until 22 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 EYW done?
LS09 EYW was recorded at 129,196 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,552 miles a year.
Has LS09 EYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 EYW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 EYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 EYW find?
LS09 EYW passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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