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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 VCFMOT history

LS09 VCF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

LS09 VCF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
188,934 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VCF was last recorded at 188,934 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,874 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
9,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,934 miles
  • 2023 – 186,175 miles
  • 2022 – 183,594 miles
  • 2021 – 177,736 miles
  • 2020 – 173,394 miles
  • 2019 – 169,617 miles
  • 2018 – 165,297 miles
  • 2017 – 153,730 miles
  • 2016 – 142,794 miles
  • 2015 – 130,183 miles
  • 2014 – 118,956 miles
  • 2013 – 103,880 miles
  • 2012 – 76,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,934 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,934 miles
    Test number
    984978096026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail188,874 miles (+2,699)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,874 miles
    Test number
    902925267028
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass186,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,175 miles
    Test number
    255138633307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,175 miles (+2,581)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,175 miles
    Test number
    488326680252
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,594 miles
    Test number
    918639343619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,594 miles (+5,858)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,594 miles
    Test number
    764865172512
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass177,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,736 miles
    Test number
    107726769924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,736 miles (+4,342)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,736 miles
    Test number
    861189905997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass173,394 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,394 miles
    Test number
    530984315383
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing close to sensor
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear inner sills, unable to fully inspect due to sill covers and under-trays

  10. Pass169,617 miles (+4,320)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,617 miles
    Test number
    124843678922
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear inner sills, unable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

  11. Pass165,297 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,297 miles
    Test number
    270875578623
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Fail165,297 miles (+11,567)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,297 miles
    Test number
    227704262503
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Pass153,730 miles (+10,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,730 miles
    Test number
    761804739436
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts

  14. Pass142,794 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,794 miles
    Test number
    424800837013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail142,561 miles (+12,378)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    895547629074
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail130,183 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    376384785102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass130,183 miles (+11,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    917124885173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass118,956 miles (+15,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    125772814249
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wear inside edge

  19. Pass103,880 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    536779493162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,418 miles (+24,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    206060213493
    • NoteN/s/f bonnet catch, not working ? (o/s is working)
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front screen

  21. Pass76,879 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    557794612101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS09 VCF

Does LS09 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VCF expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VCF?
The MOT on LS09 VCF expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VCF done?
LS09 VCF was recorded at 188,934 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
Has LS09 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VCF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 VCF 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 VCF find?
LS09 VCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front outer brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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