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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 VCNMOT history

LS09 VCN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

LS09 VCN grey 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 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,029 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VCN
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
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VCN was last recorded at 173,029 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 6,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,954 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,075 miles
Average per year
10,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,029 miles
  • 2023 – 166,954 miles
  • 2022 – 161,939 miles
  • 2021 – 151,064 miles
  • 2020 – 145,458 miles
  • 2019 – 144,258 miles
  • 2018 – 135,384 miles
  • 2017 – 126,828 miles
  • 2016 – 111,702 miles
  • 2015 – 91,716 miles
  • 2014 – 78,385 miles
  • 2013 – 52,984 miles
  • 2012 – 44,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,029 miles (+6,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,029 miles
    Test number
    929367452773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,954 miles
    Test number
    505262328919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail166,954 miles (+5,015)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,954 miles
    Test number
    351580980049
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass161,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    161,939 miles
    Test number
    350458317426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail161,939 miles (+10,875)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,939 miles
    Test number
    555495189025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass151,064 miles (+5,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    776345368814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass145,458 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    180435663877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,258 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,258 miles
    Test number
    911905034769
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail144,121 miles (+8,737)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,121 miles
    Test number
    941361387594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread worn and damaged 255/40 R 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass135,384 miles (+8,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,384 miles
    Test number
    430948846888
    • AdvisoryNearside bonnet catch not locking-in

  11. Pass126,828 miles (+15,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    502491581324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass111,702 miles (+19,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    877382368989
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine trims fitted

  13. Pass91,716 miles (+13,331)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,716 miles
    Test number
    369338855086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  14. Pass78,385 miles (+25,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    185424264026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,984 miles (+8,128)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    145529273002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    176860982049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail44,856 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    805989372043
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS09 VCN

Does LS09 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 VCN expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VCN?
The MOT on LS09 VCN expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 VCN done?
LS09 VCN was recorded at 173,029 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 10,162 miles a year.
Has LS09 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VCN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 VCN 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 VCN find?
LS09 VCN passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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