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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LS09 OZJMOT history

LS09 OZJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 292,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS09 OZJ 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
292,848 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 OZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 OZJ was last recorded at 292,848 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,844 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
14,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 292,848 miles
  • 2025 – 267,351 miles
  • 2024 – 230,699 miles
  • 2023 – 212,555 miles
  • 2022 – 200,863 miles
  • 2021 – 191,040 miles
  • 2020 – 185,053 miles
  • 2018 – 175,445 miles
  • 2017 – 167,429 miles
  • 2016 – 156,800 miles
  • 2015 – 143,215 miles
  • 2014 – 132,583 miles
  • 2013 – 114,193 miles
  • 2012 – 97,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,848 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wiring, fouling drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,848 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    292,848 miles
    Test number
    544059699887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail292,844 miles (+25,493)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,844 miles
    Test number
    899820578989
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass267,351 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    267,351 miles
    Test number
    181306208759
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wiring, fouling drop link (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail267,348 miles (+36,649)3 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,348 miles
    Test number
    957148822291
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor wiring, fouling drop link (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass230,699 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    230,699 miles
    Test number
    462426006260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres starting to wear
    • AdvisoryRear n/s brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components

  6. Fail230,698 miles (+18,143)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,698 miles
    Test number
    928822858143
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres starting to wear
    • AdvisoryRear n/s brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components

  7. Pass212,555 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    212,555 miles
    Test number
    555693874387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Fail212,552 miles (+11,689)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,552 miles
    Test number
    745508824834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass200,863 miles (+9,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    200,863 miles
    Test number
    145176349680
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass191,040 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,040 miles
    Test number
    655162213919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,039 miles (+5,986)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,039 miles
    Test number
    283369668195
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass185,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,053 miles
    Test number
    551950066272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,053 miles (+9,608)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,053 miles
    Test number
    159428659281
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED

  14. Pass175,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    175,445 miles
    Test number
    736977546183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust clamp corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on dashboard
    • AdvisoryBulb inoperative light on dashboard

  15. Fail175,445 miles (+8,016)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,445 miles
    Test number
    836229210292
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust clamp corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on dashboard
    • AdvisoryBulb inoperative light on dashboard

  16. Pass167,429 miles (+10,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,429 miles
    Test number
    827653266535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust clamp corroded system still supported

  17. Pass156,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    501185824073
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres out of shape + osf tyre worn outside edge

  18. Fail156,800 miles (+13,585)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    331860493476
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres out of shape + osf tyre worn outside edge

  19. Pass143,215 miles (+10,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    913591959142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray + engine covers fitted

  20. Pass132,583 miles (+18,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,583 miles
    Test number
    629979454298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass114,193 miles (+16,248)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    295527423438
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass97,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,945 miles
    Test number
    899148202102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 OZJ

Does LS09 OZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 OZJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 OZJ?
The MOT on LS09 OZJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 OZJ done?
LS09 OZJ was recorded at 292,848 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 14,158 miles a year.
Has LS09 OZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 OZJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 OZJ 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 OZJ find?
LS09 OZJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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