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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LX09 RYCMOT history

LX09 RYC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LX09 RYC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,600 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RYC was last recorded at 118,600 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 7,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,174 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,426 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,600 miles
  • 2025 – 111,174 miles
  • 2024 – 107,364 miles
  • 2023 – 103,800 miles
  • 2022 – 96,153 miles
  • 2020 – 89,445 miles
  • 2019 – 82,369 miles
  • 2018 – 80,217 miles
  • 2017 – 71,300 miles
  • 2016 – 62,728 miles
  • 2015 – 54,997 miles
  • 2014 – 42,499 miles
  • 2013 – 35,884 miles
  • 2012 – 29,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,600 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    686887280072
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,174 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,174 miles
    Test number
    967230744770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass107,364 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    649909073786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass103,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    827645489537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail103,795 miles (+7,642)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    962436340744
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass96,153 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    869905858266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail96,148 miles (+6,703)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    188158971066
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tyre tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emitting white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,445 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    436180598914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,442 miles (+7,073)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    812149652141
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,369 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    744957451435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,217 miles (+8,917)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    759903672118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass71,300 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    349546296491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,728 miles (+7,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    798719554498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,997 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    785959983436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,061 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    769741825005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,499 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    608914134068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,884 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    575723443044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    197623352071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 RYC

Does LX09 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RYC is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RYC?
The MOT on LX09 RYC is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RYC done?
LX09 RYC was recorded at 118,600 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LX09 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RYC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LX09 RYC 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 LX09 RYC find?
LX09 RYC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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