
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS09 VDLMOT history
LS09 VDL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 184,533 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 VDL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 22 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 VDL was last recorded at 184,533 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,003 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,530 miles
- Average per year
- 8,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,533 miles
- 2025 – 179,003 miles
- 2024 – 164,168 miles
- 2023 – 152,705 miles
- 2021 – 143,282 miles
- 2020 – 132,423 miles
- 2019 – 122,323 miles
- 2018 – 110,658 miles
- 2017 – 97,729 miles
- 2016 – 89,689 miles
- 2015 – 77,544 miles
- 2014 – 69,989 miles
- 2013 – 64,523 miles
- 2012 – 62,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,533 miles (+5,530)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 184,533 miles
- Test number
- 693998668345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,003 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 179,003 miles
- Test number
- 303745906647
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail178,981 miles (+14,813)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,981 miles
- Test number
- 219742998496
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass164,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,168 miles
- Test number
- 307758023760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,166 miles (+11,461)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,166 miles
- Test number
- 171454892678
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Pass152,705 miles (+9,423)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,705 miles
- Test number
- 445381195088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,282 miles (+10,859)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 143,282 miles
- Test number
- 973983451704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,423 miles (+10,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 132,423 miles
- Test number
- 810470227436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,323 miles (+11,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,323 miles
- Test number
- 203065468804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,658 miles (+12,929)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 110,658 miles
- Test number
- 949023531824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,729 miles (+8,040)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,729 miles
- Test number
- 516766540299
- 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)
Pass89,689 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,689 miles
- Test number
- 809974887596
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cut in sidewall, on obvious cord exposed
Fail89,661 miles (+12,117)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,661 miles
- Test number
- 137351689559
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked inner (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cut in sidewall, on obvious cord exposed
Pass77,544 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,544 miles
- Test number
- 509906955145
- 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)
Pass69,989 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,989 miles
- Test number
- 327684264194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,523 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,523 miles
- Test number
- 425799853150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,571 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,571 miles
- Test number
- 426721372152
- NoteRear brake disc pads - wear appear low.
Questions about LS09 VDL
- Does LS09 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VDL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 VDL?
- The MOT on LS09 VDL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 VDL done?
- LS09 VDL was recorded at 184,533 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,804 miles a year.
- Has LS09 VDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 VDL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS09 VDL 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 VDL find?
- LS09 VDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.