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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LB09TYP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 06 Nov 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,321 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,321 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,069 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,091 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023 7 Jun 202626 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,131 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
26 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,554 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,990 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,597 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 7 Jun 202624 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,802 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres are starting to split on the inner sidewalls
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,802 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres are starting to split on the inner sidewalls
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,405 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,356 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,067 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202623 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LB09TYP was registered on 2009-07-31
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