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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LC09FTX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,100 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,878 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2025 9 Jun 202613 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,928 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 165,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,153 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,153 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,136 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022 9 Jun 202621 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,267 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202621 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,267 MI
9 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,482 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak rear diff
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak rear diff
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,454 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 9 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,454 MI
9 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,648 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,648 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,931 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,195 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 9 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,775 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015 9 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,238 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,782 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013 9 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,931 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear 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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LC09FTX was registered on 2009-06-05
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