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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

9 JBFMOT history

9 JBF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

9 JBF 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,144 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 JBF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 JBF was last recorded at 83,144 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,767 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,144 miles
  • 2024 – 82,767 miles
  • 2023 – 82,411 miles
  • 2022 – 82,034 miles
  • 2021 – 81,543 miles
  • 2020 – 81,229 miles
  • 2019 – 80,580 miles
  • 2018 – 79,638 miles
  • 2017 – 78,364 miles
  • 2016 – 77,405 miles
  • 2015 – 75,573 miles
  • 2014 – 73,275 miles
  • 2013 – 71,349 miles
  • 2011 – 66,618 miles
  • 2010 – 63,636 miles
  • 2009 – 60,616 miles
  • 2008 – 57,699 miles
  • 2007 – 54,539 miles
  • 2006 – 50,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip on the windscreen, but not adversely affecting driver's view

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    287180068381
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip on the windscreen, but not adversely affecting driver's view

  2. Fail83,144 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    864462144197
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip on the windscreen, but not adversely affecting driver's view

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    217970326720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jack in point is broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides trailing arms corroded
    • AdvisoryLower suspension arms both sides corroded

  4. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389727555157
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear break flaxy holder broken but not likely to come off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jack in point is broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides trailing arms corroded
    • AdvisoryLower suspension arms both sides corroded

  5. Pass82,767 miles (+356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    747846126584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,411 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    430225581776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,034 miles (+491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    583596226055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,543 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    132751673731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,229 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    625092202808
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,580 miles (+942)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,580 miles
    Test number
    771186568087
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    818531909354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail79,636 miles (+1,272)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    890660656660
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,364 miles (+959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    791822941807
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  14. Pass77,405 miles (+1,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    859326005455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass75,573 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,573 miles
    Test number
    960725477386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,275 miles (+1,926)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    246568184260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass71,349 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    567174103303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,341 miles (+4,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    736070793211
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass66,618 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    595392621307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail66,605 miles (+2,969)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    985661821381
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass63,636 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    414415410358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,615 miles (+2,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    442003310368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass60,616 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    124453929344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,599 miles (+2,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    181371529319
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass57,699 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    773243528302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,539 miles (+3,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    410711327448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass50,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    633366896202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 JBF

What vehicle is registration 9 JBF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 JBF on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 JBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 JBF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 JBF?
The MOT on 9 JBF is valid until 15 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 JBF done?
9 JBF was recorded at 83,144 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has 9 JBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 JBF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 9 JBF 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 JBF find?
9 JBF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front small chip on the windscreen, but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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