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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LC09FTU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,136 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 99,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- centre exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,701 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
- fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,402 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025 10 Jun 202631 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,144 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024 10 Jun 20262 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,053 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023 10 Jun 20261 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,611 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022 10 Jun 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 10 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,682 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018 10 Jun 20269 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn split (7.2.4c)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,622 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears very close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears very close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,771 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 10 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,933 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,455 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,069 MI
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LC09FTU was registered on 2009-06-14
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