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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LT09 DHCMOT history

LT09 DHC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LT09 DHC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,475 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT09 DHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT09 DHC was last recorded at 126,475 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,538 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,937 miles
Average per year
5,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,475 miles
  • 2024 – 119,538 miles
  • 2023 – 116,842 miles
  • 2022 – 113,928 miles
  • 2021 – 110,361 miles
  • 2020 – 107,819 miles
  • 2019 – 105,437 miles
  • 2018 – 101,482 miles
  • 2017 – 97,741 miles
  • 2016 – 94,096 miles
  • 2015 – 89,989 miles
  • 2014 – 70,627 miles
  • 2013 – 59,585 miles
  • 2012 – 46,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm outer mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,475 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,475 miles
    Test number
    551436877439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm outer mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,538 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    230220387627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,842 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    938357576973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,928 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,928 miles
    Test number
    310815986911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,361 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    414903303119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,819 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    950400410441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,437 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    683120405643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,482 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,482 miles
    Test number
    196113034987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,741 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    847220199028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass94,096 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    559860270594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,989 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    515856028396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,829 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    938585915018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    208839174066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,627 miles (+11,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    917519774091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass59,585 miles (+12,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,585 miles
    Test number
    529026483049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    735099262016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT09 DHC

Does LT09 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT09 DHC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT09 DHC?
The MOT on LT09 DHC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT09 DHC done?
LT09 DHC was recorded at 126,475 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,842 miles a year.
Has LT09 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT09 DHC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on LT09 DHC 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 LT09 DHC find?
LT09 DHC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm outer mounting bush.

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