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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 PDVMOT history

LS09 PDV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LS09 PDV grey 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,746 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 PDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 PDV was last recorded at 128,746 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,625 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
7,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,746 miles
  • 2024 – 126,360 miles
  • 2023 – 110,023 miles
  • 2022 – 109,153 miles
  • 2021 – 103,013 miles
  • 2020 – 96,230 miles
  • 2019 – 88,994 miles
  • 2018 – 72,144 miles
  • 2017 – 61,240 miles
  • 2016 – 54,010 miles
  • 2015 – 46,051 miles
  • 2014 – 38,600 miles
  • 2013 – 34,828 miles
  • 2012 – 31,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,746 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp washer brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded 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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine bay covers obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,746 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    963652732832
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp washer broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail128,625 miles (+2,265)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    474204838163
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp washer broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass126,360 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    361398360672
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  4. Fail126,360 miles (+16,337)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    255884335560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  5. Pass110,023 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    440056429215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass109,153 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    536007481279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Also very noisy on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTestable items obscured by under trays
  7. Pass103,013 miles (+6,783)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    374400600767
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wear too outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn off on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
  8. Pass96,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    852703866889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,229 miles (+7,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    718956821027
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  10. Pass88,994 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    365037263876
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
  11. Fail88,989 miles (+16,845)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    513702822602
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
  12. Pass72,144 miles (+10,904)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,144 miles
    Test number
    332446946016
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
  13. Pass61,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    242326547818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Fail61,240 miles (+7,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    261248702170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass54,010 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,010 miles
    Test number
    992103825744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    271030004634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,604 miles (+7,553)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    365845177213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass46,051 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    408920995097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,600 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    319388684064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,828 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,828 miles
    Test number
    276815603440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    805459882089
    • NoteOffside headlamp washer missing

Questions about LS09 PDV

Does LS09 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 PDV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 PDV?
The MOT on LS09 PDV is valid until 13 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 PDV done?
LS09 PDV was recorded at 128,746 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,129 miles a year.
Has LS09 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 PDV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 PDV 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 PDV find?
LS09 PDV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; nearside headlamp washer broken; under trays fitted.

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