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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LP59SPZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 03 Apr 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 205,459 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 205,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 195,000 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 194,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,272 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 191,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,116 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,589 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing low
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing low
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,749 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- body sill covers fitted
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,246 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 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))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,973 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,225 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,409 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,374 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,907 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP59SPZ was registered on 2009-09-17
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