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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

9 BOYMOT history

9 BOY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2026.

9 BOY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,583 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 BOY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 BOY was last recorded at 44,583 miles on 30 Aug 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,493 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,583 miles
  • 2025 – 44,493 miles
  • 2024 – 44,456 miles
  • 2023 – 44,341 miles
  • 2022 – 44,227 miles
  • 2021 – 44,141 miles
  • 2020 – 43,960 miles
  • 2019 – 42,528 miles
  • 2018 – 40,855 miles
  • 2017 – 39,243 miles
  • 2016 – 37,490 miles
  • 2015 – 35,011 miles
  • 2014 – 31,021 miles
  • 2012 – 26,170 miles
  • 2011 – 19,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,583 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine cover + under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,583 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    491943994565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,493 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    727675153180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass44,456 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,456 miles
    Test number
    593563844942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass44,341 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    153501885725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass44,227 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    719200649772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,141 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    969921270122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    949505408677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,960 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    843013393769
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect crack in weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass42,528 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,528 miles
    Test number
    272243002895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under tray fitted
  10. Fail42,523 miles (+1,668)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    707799230972
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under tray fitted
  11. Pass40,855 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    357223801683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,243 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    501572302357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,490 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,490 miles
    Test number
    663997493277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    536581145046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,984 miles (+3,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    538981045094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass31,021 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    749990514057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass26,170 miles (+7,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    228736542373
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  18. Pass19,024 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,024 miles
    Test number
    248489741337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,015 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,015 miles
    Test number
    498166941440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 9 BOY

What vehicle is registration 9 BOY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 BOY on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 9 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 BOY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 BOY?
The MOT on 9 BOY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 BOY done?
9 BOY was recorded at 44,583 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2026, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has 9 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 BOY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on 9 BOY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 9 BOY find?
9 BOY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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