
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
S9 LWLMOT history
S9 LWL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2025
- Mileage
- 135,685 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 LWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 LWL was last recorded at 135,685 miles on 3 May 2024, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 134,206 miles · 14 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,479 miles
- Average per year
- 5,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,685 miles
- 2021 – 134,206 miles
- 2019 – 128,545 miles
- 2018 – 123,099 miles
- 2017 – 115,079 miles
- 2016 – 105,034 miles
- 2015 – 99,417 miles
- 2014 – 94,461 miles
- 2013 – 91,779 miles
- 2012 – 85,020 miles
- 2011 – 78,048 miles
- 2010 – 70,368 miles
- 2009 – 61,898 miles
- 2008 – 50,300 miles
- 2007 – 41,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,685 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 135,685 miles
- Test number
- 626354303057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,206 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 134,206 miles
- Test number
- 539728264828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,179 miles (+5,634)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,179 miles
- Test number
- 585040469050
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,545 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,545 miles
- Test number
- 380598946152
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass123,099 miles (+180)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,099 miles
- Test number
- 416196474538
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,919 miles (+7,840)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,919 miles
- Test number
- 393699086508
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,079 miles (+10,045)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,079 miles
- Test number
- 891801332861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator on
Pass105,034 miles (+5,617)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 105,034 miles
- Test number
- 113585337406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,417 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,417 miles
- Test number
- 398145475143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail99,417 miles (+4,956)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,417 miles
- Test number
- 319355075165
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass94,461 miles (+2,682)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 94,461 miles
- Test number
- 258468624427
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteVehicle tested in a wet condition
Pass91,779 miles (+6,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 91,779 miles
- Test number
- 256816333168
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass85,020 miles (+6,972)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,020 miles
- Test number
- 267233532140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,048 miles (+7,680)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,048 miles
- Test number
- 248649651144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,368 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,368 miles
- Test number
- 490214340180
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass70,368 miles (+8,470)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 70,368 miles
- Test number
- 724844740183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,898 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 61,898 miles
- Test number
- 552248849171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,587 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 61,587 miles
- Test number
- 401152959013
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth nearside tyres cut on outer wall
- NoteHeadlamp out put low
Fail61,587 miles (+11,287)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,587 miles
- Test number
- 852602859049
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth nearside tyres cut on outer wall
- NoteHeadlamp out put low
Pass50,300 miles (+9,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 50,300 miles
- Test number
- 501769338039
- 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)
Pass41,299 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 41,299 miles
- Test number
- 410822127034
- NoteALL TYRES FITTED ARE 2ND HAND
- NoteRUN ON FLAT TYRES HAVE BEEN FITTED ON THE REAR STRONGLY ADVISE TO CHECK WITH BMW IF WHEELS ARE COMPATABLE FOR RUN FLAT TYRES
Fail41,284 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,284 miles
- Test number
- 951172827040
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S9 LWL
- Does S9 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S9 LWL expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S9 LWL?
- The MOT on S9 LWL expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S9 LWL done?
- S9 LWL was recorded at 135,685 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
- Has S9 LWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 LWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on S9 LWL 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 S9 LWL find?
- S9 LWL passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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