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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,979 cc

LS09 OCUMOT history

LS09 OCU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LS09 OCU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,866 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 OCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 OCU was last recorded at 65,866 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,716 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
3,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,866 miles
  • 2024 – 64,716 miles
  • 2023 – 60,080 miles
  • 2022 – 58,268 miles
  • 2021 – 55,115 miles
  • 2020 – 53,005 miles
  • 2019 – 49,991 miles
  • 2018 – 48,115 miles
  • 2017 – 43,178 miles
  • 2016 – 38,348 miles
  • 2015 – 32,886 miles
  • 2014 – 27,566 miles
  • 2013 – 22,845 miles
  • 2012 – 17,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,866 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,866 miles (+1,150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    344796705447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass64,716 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    266605991848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,080 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    248192427830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,268 miles (+3,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    549309847241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,115 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    635135271764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,005 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    325031981279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,991 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    327062574590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,115 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    997759293752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,102 miles (+4,924)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,102 miles
    Test number
    483147396232
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass43,178 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    598331866102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail43,124 miles (+4,776)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    799564122991
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,348 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,348 miles
    Test number
    855455252960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,886 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    375047875118
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass27,566 miles (+4,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    388370164143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass22,845 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    909781153140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,892 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    676238412184
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut in nsf tyre tread

Questions about LS09 OCU

Does LS09 OCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 OCU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 OCU?
The MOT on LS09 OCU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 OCU done?
LS09 OCU was recorded at 65,866 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,557 miles a year.
Has LS09 OCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 OCU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LS09 OCU 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 OCU find?
LS09 OCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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