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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

C9 RRWMOT history

C9 RRW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

C9 RRW grey 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,654 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C9 RRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C9 RRW was last recorded at 126,654 miles on 1 May 2026, 15,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,852 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,802 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,654 miles
  • 2025 – 110,852 miles
  • 2024 – 106,197 miles
  • 2023 – 102,112 miles
  • 2022 – 99,115 miles
  • 2021 – 95,972 miles
  • 2020 – 94,904 miles
  • 2019 – 92,125 miles
  • 2018 – 89,169 miles
  • 2017 – 86,271 miles
  • 2016 – 82,119 miles
  • 2014 – 80,092 miles
  • 2012 – 67,882 miles
  • 2011 – 63,122 miles
  • 2010 – 58,287 miles
  • 2009 – 53,230 miles
  • 2008 – 47,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,654 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,654 miles (+15,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    884192885203
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass110,852 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    454783379150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,197 miles (+4,085)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,197 miles
    Test number
    434125055126
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective REQS COVER POLISHING. LIGHT NOT SEVERLEY REDUCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front TYRE LOW PRESSURE LIGH ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE TREAD PERISHING

  4. Pass102,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    342658989945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail102,112 miles (+2,997)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    874569514313
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,115 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    322696627809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,972 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,972 miles
    Test number
    388944153014
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    539633743791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,904 miles (+2,779)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    886683410958
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    395706520582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail92,125 miles (+2,956)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    175934983524
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass89,169 miles (+2,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,169 miles
    Test number
    875461202106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCut on sidewall on tyre

  13. Pass86,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    708813715097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cuts to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail86,271 miles (+4,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    260876236888
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cuts to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass82,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    811173470596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail82,119 miles (+2,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    345347926793
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,092 miles (+3,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    736332954396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    777053904057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,637 miles (+8,755)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    147343204466
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,882 miles (+4,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    987232852387
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,122 miles (+4,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    445097251494
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,287 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    702414930367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,230 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    173842829387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,193 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    473251429461
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass47,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    453258708356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail47,209 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    442128408410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C9 RRW

Does C9 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C9 RRW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C9 RRW?
The MOT on C9 RRW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C9 RRW done?
C9 RRW was recorded at 126,654 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has C9 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C9 RRW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C9 RRW 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 C9 RRW find?
C9 RRW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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