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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.

S9 LWL 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass135,685 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    626354303057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass105,034 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,034 miles
    Test number
    113585337406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass85,020 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    267233532140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,048 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    248649651144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass70,368 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    724844740183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,898 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    552248849171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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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