
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc
E9 BEMMOT history
E9 BEM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 223,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 223,744 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E9 BEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 21 May 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E9 BEM was last recorded at 223,744 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 13,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,355 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,389 miles
- Average per year
- 12,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,744 miles
- 2025 – 210,355 miles
- 2024 – 195,270 miles
- 2023 – 174,176 miles
- 2022 – 160,263 miles
- 2021 – 147,300 miles
- 2020 – 136,126 miles
- 2019 – 121,984 miles
- 2018 – 110,780 miles
- 2017 – 106,078 miles
- 2016 – 96,464 miles
- 2015 – 82,858 miles
- 2014 – 68,664 miles
- 2013 – 55,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pair (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,744 miles (+13,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 223,744 miles
- Test number
- 701794555164
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pair (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass210,355 miles (+205)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 210,355 miles
- Test number
- 589480170552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail210,150 miles (+14,880)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,150 miles
- Test number
- 240250043871
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass195,270 miles (+21,094)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 195,270 miles
- Test number
- 616901231171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,176 miles (+13,913)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 174,176 miles
- Test number
- 525999479447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,263 miles (+12,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,263 miles
- Test number
- 103335742963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,300 miles (+11,174)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 147,300 miles
- Test number
- 827465357803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,126 miles (+14,142)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,126 miles
- Test number
- 494459573091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,984 miles (+11,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,984 miles
- Test number
- 284773926606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,780 miles (+4,702)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 110,780 miles
- Test number
- 887380247041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 106,078 miles
- Test number
- 890434773881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,078 miles (+9,614)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,078 miles
- Test number
- 430723304457
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,464 miles (+13,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,464 miles
- Test number
- 464189199379
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Pass82,858 miles (+14,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,858 miles
- Test number
- 149130357904
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads getting low.
Pass68,664 miles (+13,397)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,664 miles
- Test number
- 265863084277
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMinor damage wheel rims.
- NoteOffside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Pass55,267 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,267 miles
- Test number
- 225868193211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,202 miles
- Test number
- 249828323160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,202 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,202 miles
- Test number
- 299228623478
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Questions about E9 BEM
- Does E9 BEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E9 BEM is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E9 BEM?
- The MOT on E9 BEM is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E9 BEM done?
- E9 BEM was recorded at 223,744 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 12,918 miles a year.
- Has E9 BEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E9 BEM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on E9 BEM 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 E9 BEM find?
- E9 BEM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pair; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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