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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 HVOMOT history

LS09 HVO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS09 HVO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,235 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HVO was last recorded at 127,235 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,226 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,235 miles
  • 2024 – 123,745 miles
  • 2023 – 118,249 miles
  • 2022 – 112,120 miles
  • 2021 – 108,819 miles
  • 2020 – 105,535 miles
  • 2019 – 98,359 miles
  • 2018 – 91,460 miles
  • 2017 – 83,940 miles
  • 2016 – 72,395 miles
  • 2015 – 63,199 miles
  • 2013 – 43,402 miles
  • 2012 – 39,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,235 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    205497387052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,226 miles (+3,481)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    814711169321
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front mounting pushrod on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,745 miles (+5,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,745 miles
    Test number
    401466355103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,249 miles
    Test number
    829568245531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,249 miles (+6,129)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,249 miles
    Test number
    606692911518
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    766955486040
    • AdvisoryTPMS light showing

  7. Fail112,120 miles (+3,301)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    378285369814
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with position light (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light showing

  8. Pass108,819 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,819 miles
    Test number
    571310023538
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail108,819 miles (+3,284)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,819 miles
    Test number
    666949704955
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    282374941475
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts weak /corroded

  11. Fail105,535 miles (+7,176)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    919724901471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts weak /corroded

  12. Pass98,359 miles (+6,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    401148871684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 rear tyre 3mm

  13. Pass91,460 miles (+7,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    574134456249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass83,940 miles (+11,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    459282614238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass72,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    223214520067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,395 miles (+9,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    308797014731
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    208337315435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,199 miles (+19,797)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    887867315159
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass43,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,402 miles
    Test number
    458438183204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,401 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    679905873288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,437 miles
    Test number
    879692572225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,437 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,437 miles
    Test number
    839222972277
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 HVO

Does LS09 HVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HVO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HVO?
The MOT on LS09 HVO is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HVO done?
LS09 HVO was recorded at 127,235 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has LS09 HVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HVO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 HVO 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 HVO find?
LS09 HVO passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm inner bush, and 1 more.

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