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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

Y9 LXFMOT history

Y9 LXF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

Y9 LXF grey 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
130,983 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 LXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 LXF was last recorded at 130,983 miles on 9 May 2026, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2011: 28,574 miles, lower than 28,754 miles on 30 Aug 2011.

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
128,360 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,983 miles
  • 2025 – 128,360 miles
  • 2024 – 119,645 miles
  • 2023 – 114,696 miles
  • 2022 – 108,579 miles
  • 2021 – 101,176 miles
  • 2020 – 97,628 miles
  • 2019 – 87,135 miles
  • 2018 – 86,643 miles
  • 2017 – 71,107 miles
  • 2016 – 64,183 miles
  • 2015 – 56,071 miles
  • 2014 – 47,704 miles
  • 2013 – 40,020 miles
  • 2012 – 35,394 miles
  • 2011 – 28,574 miles
  • 2010 – 20,201 miles
  • 2009 – 12,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,983 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Sill covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,983 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    955641280262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,360 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    875221435685
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  3. Fail128,354 miles (+8,709)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    827290979272
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass119,645 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,645 miles
    Test number
    820086082552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,696 miles (+6,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,696 miles
    Test number
    831015093451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,579 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    501652111686
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o-ring cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,579 miles (+7,403)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    792509455101
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light cluster not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o-ring cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,176 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    388399091510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail101,125 miles (+3,497)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    725508360297
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass97,628 miles (+10,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,628 miles
    Test number
    492826529834
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,135 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    941419934938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,643 miles (+15,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    354195379473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    741491526261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriated

  14. Fail71,107 miles (+6,924)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    192036570603
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriated

  15. Pass64,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    337982212423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail64,183 miles (+8,112)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    719885695389
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass56,071 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    510780626494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,704 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    109618754243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,020 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    547167763268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    609195552235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,394 miles (+6,820)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    457414652279
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass28,574 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,574 miles
    Test number
    827503641248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,754 miles (+8,553)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,754 miles
    Test number
    258292141246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass20,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    932601450220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,201 miles (+7,546)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    660671850270
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  26. Pass12,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,655 miles
    Test number
    712065359206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about Y9 LXF

Does Y9 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 LXF is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 LXF?
The MOT on Y9 LXF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 LXF done?
Y9 LXF was recorded at 130,983 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has Y9 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 LXF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 LXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y9 LXF find?
Y9 LXF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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