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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 VCAMOT history

LS09 VCA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

LS09 VCA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
115,521 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VCA was last recorded at 115,521 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 3,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,975 miles · 26 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,546 miles
Average per year
8,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,521 miles
  • 2020 – 111,975 miles
  • 2019 – 103,601 miles
  • 2018 – 102,896 miles
  • 2016 – 100,514 miles
  • 2015 – 82,870 miles
  • 2014 – 69,953 miles
  • 2013 – 54,186 miles
  • 2012 – 37,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,521 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling has split

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,521 miles (+3,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    430955253174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling has split

  2. Pass111,975 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,975 miles
    Test number
    263168050531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,601 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    903075452593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,896 miles (+1,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    147263071829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass101,398 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,398 miles
    Test number
    565884386269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass100,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    916118707149
    • AdvisoryHead lamp auto adjuster fitted to nearside lower arm attachment is broken
    • AdvisoryRed oil light is illuminated, oil level is reading is on maximum
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  7. Fail100,514 miles (+17,644)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    517491792252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHead lamp auto adjuster fitted to nearside lower arm attachment is broken
    • AdvisoryRed oil light is illuminated, oil level is reading is on maximum
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  8. Pass82,870 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    290575618193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail82,815 miles (+12,862)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    728012617680
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail69,953 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    399483884271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts in n/s o/s front outer side walls.
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s o/s front and rear outer wheel rims.
    • NoteWear on n/s o/s front inner tyre treads.

  11. Pass69,953 miles (+15,767)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    508563984220
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts in n/s o/s front outer side walls.
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s o/s front and rear outer wheel rims.
    • NoteWear on n/s o/s front inner tyre treads.

  12. Pass54,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    186176973286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,186 miles (+16,467)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    157733873259
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass37,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    548876102285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,709 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    765016602267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS09 VCA

Does LS09 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VCA expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VCA?
The MOT on LS09 VCA expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VCA done?
LS09 VCA was recorded at 115,521 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 8,188 miles a year.
Has LS09 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VCA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LS09 VCA 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 VCA find?
LS09 VCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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