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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S9 LXNMOT history

S9 LXN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S9 LXN white 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,266 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 LXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 LXN was last recorded at 116,266 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 13,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2015: 32,966 miles, lower than 44,407 miles on 24 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,411 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,855 miles
Average per year
5,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,266 miles
  • 2025 – 102,411 miles
  • 2024 – 95,254 miles
  • 2023 – 90,141 miles
  • 2022 – 81,707 miles
  • 2021 – 78,835 miles
  • 2020 – 76,762 miles
  • 2019 – 71,905 miles
  • 2018 – 66,196 miles
  • 2017 – 59,430 miles
  • 2016 – 53,910 miles
  • 2015 – 48,862 miles
  • 2014 – 44,407 miles
  • 2013 – 40,319 miles
  • 2012 – 36,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,266 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Damage to windscreen nearside in swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,266 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    488494068711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,411 miles
    Test number
    674286405053
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail102,411 miles (+7,157)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,411 miles
    Test number
    876162785646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass95,254 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    437399182684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen nearside in swept area
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split
  5. Fail95,131 miles (+4,990)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    666175813102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen nearside in swept area
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split
    • AdvisoryTpms on
  6. Pass90,141 miles (+8,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    774213487748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass81,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    668746160868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,707 miles (+852)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    477344153620
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near and offside, worn to wear indicators (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass80,855 miles (+2,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    855340791097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass78,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    661699210686
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail78,835 miles (+2,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    815909545918
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass76,762 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,762 miles
    Test number
    544021174716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,905 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    543703815932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  14. Pass66,196 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    148549273856
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting and devoid of tread on edges
  15. Fail66,024 miles (+6,594)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    740891021912
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting and devoid of tread on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Offside rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass59,430 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,430 miles
    Test number
    831258385382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass53,910 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    562827904652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,862 miles (+15,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    675472515044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,966 miles (-11,441)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,966 miles
    Test number
    497508905003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClean diesel
  20. Pass44,407 miles (+4,088)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    987804424044
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass40,319 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    607094813002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    296664952292
    • NoteExhaust emmisions too low, peak not detected.

Questions about S9 LXN

Does S9 LXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 LXN is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 LXN?
The MOT on S9 LXN is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 LXN done?
S9 LXN was recorded at 116,266 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
Has S9 LXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 LXN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 LXN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 LXN find?
S9 LXN passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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