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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

9 MXSMOT history

9 MXS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

9 MXS 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 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,953 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 MXS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 MXS was last recorded at 113,953 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,188 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,765 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,953 miles
  • 2024 – 109,188 miles
  • 2023 – 102,670 miles
  • 2022 – 94,132 miles
  • 2021 – 88,793 miles
  • 2020 – 76,188 miles
  • 2019 – 72,981 miles
  • 2018 – 70,740 miles
  • 2017 – 68,659 miles
  • 2016 – 64,834 miles
  • 2015 – 59,796 miles
  • 2014 – 56,171 miles
  • 2013 – 43,525 miles
  • 2012 – 37,411 miles
  • 2011 – 28,629 miles
  • 2010 – 16,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,953 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,953 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,953 miles
    Test number
    256275824539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,188 miles (+6,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,188 miles
    Test number
    593677249622
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,670 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    999974095427
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust has minor leak

  4. Fail102,635 miles (+8,503)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    778264460208
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at multiple exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    968572904480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,132 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    872004322378
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear warning wire not fitted to brake pads
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,793 miles (+12,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    369826957623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,188 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    843028256318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,981 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    803799859448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    614916493032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,740 miles (+2,081)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    860989974170
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass68,659 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    520843750301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,834 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    440180906538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    970002790802
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view of road

  15. Fail63,992 miles (+4,196)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    832193553645
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view of road

  16. Pass59,796 miles (+3,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    338164885044
    • NoteO/s/f horn inop

  17. Pass56,171 miles (+12,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    338334574170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,525 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    645845813169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,411 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    399805592015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,629 miles (+11,773)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    596550991041
    • Note(both) front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • Note(both) rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  21. Pass16,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,856 miles
    Test number
    271068840152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 MXS

What vehicle is registration 9 MXS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 MXS on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Mar 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 MXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 MXS is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 9 MXS?
The MOT on 9 MXS is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 MXS done?
9 MXS was recorded at 113,953 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has 9 MXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 MXS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 9 MXS 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 MXS find?
9 MXS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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