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BMW 3 Series

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

T9 LBYMOT history

T9 LBY is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,083 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 LBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 LBY was last recorded at 143,083 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2007: 57,036 miles, lower than 57,191 miles on 2 Aug 2007.
  • 11 Mar 2014: 95,006 miles, lower than 102,574 miles on 5 Mar 2013.

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
142,578 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,083 miles
  • 2025 – 142,578 miles
  • 2024 – 142,013 miles
  • 2023 – 141,441 miles
  • 2022 – 140,714 miles
  • 2021 – 139,440 miles
  • 2020 – 138,596 miles
  • 2019 – 135,262 miles
  • 2018 – 123,809 miles
  • 2017 – 114,777 miles
  • 2016 – 111,904 miles
  • 2014 – 109,062 miles
  • 2013 – 102,574 miles
  • 2012 – 93,730 miles
  • 2011 – 83,216 miles
  • 2010 – 74,644 miles
  • 2008 – 65,951 miles
  • 2007 – 57,036 miles
  • 2006 – 48,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,083 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear seats removed

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,083 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,083 miles
    Test number
    927504731590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  2. Pass142,578 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,578 miles
    Test number
    662207279043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,013 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,013 miles
    Test number
    863715088181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,441 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,441 miles
    Test number
    715541284137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,714 miles (+1,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,714 miles
    Test number
    514676780095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,440 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,440 miles
    Test number
    316785371733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,596 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,596 miles
    Test number
    191029928263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,262 miles (+11,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,262 miles
    Test number
    368432030944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    330634017342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail123,809 miles (+9,032)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    242391024603
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass114,777 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    313570353491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system noisy
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance requirements just met at 24%
    • AdvisoryLimited inspection of brake pipes- coated in grease
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring inspection of some components

  12. Fail114,774 miles (+2,870)1 dangerous5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    115186756093
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from t junction to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system noisy
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance requirements just met at 24%
    • AdvisoryLimited inspection of brake pipes- coated in grease
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring inspection of some components

  13. Pass111,904 miles (+2,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,904 miles
    Test number
    419764677458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass109,062 miles (+14,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    276548974017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,006 miles (-7,568)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    489540274078
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s front small splits
    • NoteSills covered

  16. Pass102,574 miles (+8,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,574 miles
    Test number
    516444363039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    139488662049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail93,730 miles (+10,514)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    908738262069
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    886043751077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,214 miles (+8,570)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,214 miles
    Test number
    735623751067
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass74,644 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    912416550018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    170255528234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,951 miles (+8,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    204455828284
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass57,036 miles (-155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    731001827229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,191 miles (+8,982)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    751654817251
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  26. Pass48,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    384907526420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 LBY

Does T9 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 LBY is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 LBY?
The MOT on T9 LBY is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 LBY done?
T9 LBY was recorded at 143,083 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has T9 LBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 LBY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T9 LBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T9 LBY find?
T9 LBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear seats removed.

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