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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 MDEMOT history

LS09 MDE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS09 MDE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
154,309 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 MDE
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
13 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 MDE was last recorded at 154,309 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,413 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,896 miles
Average per year
8,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,309 miles
  • 2025 – 151,413 miles
  • 2024 – 147,521 miles
  • 2023 – 134,108 miles
  • 2022 – 130,311 miles
  • 2021 – 120,813 miles
  • 2020 – 110,290 miles
  • 2019 – 100,765 miles
  • 2018 – 91,523 miles
  • 2017 – 83,352 miles
  • 2016 – 73,199 miles
  • 2015 – 63,714 miles
  • 2014 – 53,041 miles
  • 2013 – 39,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,309 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,309 miles (+2,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,309 miles
    Test number
    616088723050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged

  2. Pass151,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    350974892854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,413 miles (+3,892)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    420580464159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass147,521 miles (+13,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,521 miles
    Test number
    626334386142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,108 miles (+3,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    965352913010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,311 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    241261947598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,813 miles (+10,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    253176582043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,290 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    586592527386
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail110,290 miles (+9,525)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    938181767220
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass100,765 miles (+9,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    275512339883
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted

  11. Pass91,523 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    166254123305
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray fitted

  12. Pass83,352 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    729491999618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,199 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    165052495438
    • AdvisoryUnder tray /sill covers /engine cover

  14. Fail63,714 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    467347005118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass63,714 miles (+10,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,714 miles
    Test number
    866307305198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,041 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    737864914184
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18

  17. Fail53,040 miles (+13,223)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    439154514156
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edge 225-40-18

  18. Pass39,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    475508023051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 MDE

Does LS09 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 MDE is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 MDE?
The MOT on LS09 MDE is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 MDE done?
LS09 MDE was recorded at 154,309 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,644 miles a year.
Has LS09 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 MDE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 MDE 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 MDE find?
LS09 MDE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear bumper damaged.

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