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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LT09 RWJMOT history

LT09 RWJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

LT09 RWJ 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 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
127,531 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT09 RWJ
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
12 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT09 RWJ was last recorded at 127,531 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,531 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,531 miles
  • 2023 – 113,258 miles
  • 2022 – 98,962 miles
  • 2021 – 89,305 miles
  • 2020 – 87,353 miles
  • 2019 – 83,997 miles
  • 2018 – 79,298 miles
  • 2017 – 71,560 miles
  • 2016 – 63,687 miles
  • 2015 – 52,939 miles
  • 2014 – 41,779 miles
  • 2013 – 33,647 miles
  • 2012 – 27,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,531 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    567230041385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,531 miles (+14,273)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    838145015151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,258 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,258 miles
    Test number
    158111719187
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,251 miles (+14,289)1 dangerous9 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    769289117596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,962 miles (+9,657)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    836394107166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    880890198753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
  7. Fail89,305 miles (+1,952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    178107040433
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
  8. Pass87,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    197893485600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail87,353 miles (+3,356)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    399933005632
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,997 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    150664716503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,298 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    848457627225
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass71,560 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    763808808167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,687 miles (+10,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    521474877003
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
  14. Pass52,939 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    597477645075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,779 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    855133954007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail41,779 miles (+8,132)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    619013354071
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass33,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    626870473061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,646 miles (+6,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    209857563023
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass27,433 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    307689182006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT09 RWJ

Does LT09 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT09 RWJ expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT09 RWJ?
The MOT on LT09 RWJ expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT09 RWJ done?
LT09 RWJ was recorded at 127,531 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 7,831 miles a year.
Has LT09 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT09 RWJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT09 RWJ 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 RWJ find?
LT09 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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