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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc

9 OSMOT history

9 OS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

9 OS 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 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,196 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 OS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 OS was last recorded at 113,196 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,200 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,996 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,196 miles
  • 2024 – 110,200 miles
  • 2023 – 105,452 miles
  • 2022 – 98,336 miles
  • 2021 – 93,542 miles
  • 2020 – 87,935 miles
  • 2019 – 84,575 miles
  • 2018 – 80,638 miles
  • 2017 – 75,945 miles
  • 2016 – 71,602 miles
  • 2015 – 65,143 miles
  • 2014 – 58,835 miles
  • 2013 – 54,081 miles
  • 2012 – 47,113 miles
  • 2011 – 39,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,196 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    163118498087
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,200 miles (+4,748)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    555551222086
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass105,452 miles (+7,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,452 miles
    Test number
    975302251653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,336 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    249531378143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass93,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    846544591316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
  6. Fail93,542 miles (+5,607)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    988430936813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
  7. Pass87,935 miles (+3,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,935 miles
    Test number
    144987382901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged
  8. Pass84,575 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,575 miles
    Test number
    338335443602
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slightly damaged
  9. Pass80,638 miles (+4,693)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    107096896877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass75,945 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    610426894129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass71,602 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    749521891741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,143 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    506906502179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,835 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    618761024360
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass58,835 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    995521224302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass54,081 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    537801243366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,113 miles (+7,288)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    715266832390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
  17. Pass39,825 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    869700041351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass39,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    978098981128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 OS

What vehicle is registration 9 OS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 OS on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 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 OS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 OS is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 9 OS?
The MOT on 9 OS is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 OS done?
9 OS was recorded at 113,196 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has 9 OS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 OS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 9 OS 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 OS find?
9 OS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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