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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

OE09 UELMOT history

OE09 UEL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 210,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2025
Mileage
210,103 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
OE09 UEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

OE09 UEL was last recorded at 210,103 miles on 26 Aug 2024, 4,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,632 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,471 miles
Average per year
12,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 210,103 miles
  • 2023 – 205,632 miles
  • 2022 – 199,388 miles
  • 2021 – 189,916 miles
  • 2020 – 181,561 miles
  • 2019 – 172,068 miles
  • 2018 – 163,560 miles
  • 2017 – 155,413 miles
  • 2016 – 148,191 miles
  • 2015 – 138,490 miles
  • 2014 – 111,790 miles
  • 2013 – 78,899 miles
  • 2012 – 56,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,103 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    210,103 miles
    Test number
    559402032619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail210,103 miles (+4,471)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,103 miles
    Test number
    957354171147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,632 miles (+6,244)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    205,632 miles
    Test number
    712487597187
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass199,388 miles (+9,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,388 miles
    Test number
    129402474562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass189,916 miles (+8,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    189,916 miles
    Test number
    387043846788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass181,561 miles (+9,493)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,561 miles
    Test number
    891526504279
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner serious worn inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad down to 3.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner slightly worn inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (OSR & NSR). covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass172,068 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,068 miles
    Test number
    782997776361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,560 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,560 miles
    Test number
    834212021258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,557 miles (+8,144)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,557 miles
    Test number
    315181010419
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass155,413 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,413 miles
    Test number
    226369445155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,411 miles (+7,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,411 miles
    Test number
    112363925484
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub rose bushes have slight play

  12. Pass148,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,191 miles
    Test number
    685817442427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail148,185 miles (+9,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,185 miles
    Test number
    819404460903
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass138,490 miles (+26,700)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    157581415209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteNsf bonnet catch siezing
    • NoteNsr lower suspension arm outer rubber bush has play
    • NoteRear discs lipped and worn

  15. Pass111,790 miles (+32,891)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,790 miles
    Test number
    596527744250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass78,899 miles (+22,570)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,899 miles
    Test number
    547233213204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,329 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    696623042291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    219942192478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about OE09 UEL

Does OE09 UEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on OE09 UEL expired on 25 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on OE09 UEL?
The MOT on OE09 UEL expired on 25 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has OE09 UEL done?
OE09 UEL was recorded at 210,103 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2024, an average of 12,994 miles a year.
Has OE09 UEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. OE09 UEL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on OE09 UEL 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 OE09 UEL find?
OE09 UEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 6 more.

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