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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

9 CTCMOT history

9 CTC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 37,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

9 CTC 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,282 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 CTC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 CTC was last recorded at 37,282 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,525 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
757 miles
Average per year
1,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,282 miles
  • 2025 – 36,525 miles
  • 2024 – 35,030 miles
  • 2023 – 33,369 miles
  • 2022 – 30,508 miles
  • 2021 – 30,163 miles
  • 2020 – 29,821 miles
  • 2018 – 29,451 miles
  • 2017 – 29,144 miles
  • 2016 – 28,875 miles
  • 2015 – 28,507 miles
  • 2014 – 27,875 miles
  • 2013 – 27,612 miles
  • 2011 – 26,739 miles
  • 2010 – 26,295 miles
  • 2009 – 22,564 miles
  • 2008 – 19,751 miles
  • 2007 – 17,123 miles
  • 2006 – 14,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,282 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Reverse lights reacting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,282 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    969963968146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,525 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    668893861032
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump rubber poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass35,030 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    100752929704
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked

  4. Pass33,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    33,369 miles
    Test number
    394454376496
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  5. Fail33,369 miles (+2,861)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,369 miles
    Test number
    148039636637
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  6. Pass30,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    477390475581
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail30,508 miles (+345)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    565959935352
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass30,163 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    253670964583
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights reacting
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail30,159 miles (+338)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,159 miles
    Test number
    664639551009
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights reacting
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass29,821 miles (+370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    309781436852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass29,451 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,451 miles
    Test number
    121199229822
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail29,450 miles (+306)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,450 miles
    Test number
    492117660516
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass29,144 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,144 miles
    Test number
    722337702216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail29,140 miles (+265)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,140 miles
    Test number
    525086934488
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective second catch (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass28,875 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,875 miles
    Test number
    528258154695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail28,863 miles (+356)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,863 miles
    Test number
    667378197675
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass28,507 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    778453156815
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch corroded and tight (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  18. Fail28,502 miles (+627)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    751937089975
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch corroded and tight (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  19. Pass27,875 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    817542244160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass27,612 miles (+873)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,612 miles
    Test number
    837572743169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,739 miles (+24)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    255069351228
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  22. Fail26,715 miles (+420)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    436408251216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll discs slightly worn

  23. Pass26,295 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    964898980126
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail26,262 miles (+3,698)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    262853680431
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass22,564 miles (+2,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,564 miles
    Test number
    473374589129
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass19,751 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,751 miles
    Test number
    221626388163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,123 miles
    Test number
    943929177137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,123 miles (+3,097)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,123 miles
    Test number
    254427077125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

  29. Pass14,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,026 miles
    Test number
    642026466107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 CTC

What vehicle is registration 9 CTC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 CTC on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. 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 CTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 CTC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 CTC?
The MOT on 9 CTC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 CTC done?
9 CTC was recorded at 37,282 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,163 miles a year.
Has 9 CTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 CTC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 9 CTC 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 CTC find?
9 CTC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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