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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS09ELO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 05 Mar 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,040 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back stuck (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high possible due to eml light (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested drivers seat stuck (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,061 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,429 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,025 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- tested wet
- slight play found at nearside rear hub assembly
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,085 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight engine oil leaks
- Both front brake hoses are perished
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- N/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue
- N/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play
- Rear brake pads are getting low
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Becka reaction bushes are soft
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play
- Both front brake hoses are perished
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,934 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake hoses are perished
- Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
- Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- Brake reaction bushes are soft
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,538 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,936 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,882 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 8 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,163 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 8 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,609 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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LS09ELO was registered on 2009-03-28
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