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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,979 cc

E9 BNEMOT history

E9 BNE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

E9 BNE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,471 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E9 BNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E9 BNE was last recorded at 133,471 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 9,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,958 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,513 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,471 miles
  • 2024 – 123,958 miles
  • 2023 – 110,355 miles
  • 2022 – 96,593 miles
  • 2020 – 86,389 miles
  • 2019 – 82,859 miles
  • 2018 – 78,992 miles
  • 2017 – 76,208 miles
  • 2016 – 73,546 miles
  • 2015 – 68,143 miles
  • 2014 – 56,008 miles
  • 2013 – 39,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral vehicle has been lowered
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system has been changed

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,471 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,471 miles
    Test number
    657258641372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral vehicle has been lowered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has been changed

  2. Fail133,471 miles (+9,513)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,471 miles
    Test number
    309612479753
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral vehicle has been lowered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has been changed

  3. Pass123,958 miles (+13,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,958 miles
    Test number
    554012326792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,355 miles (+13,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,355 miles
    Test number
    120263724182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,593 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    520806793705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,206 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,206 miles
    Test number
    343073398835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,389 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,389 miles
    Test number
    661009937980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,859 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    824765849012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,992 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    514797031151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,208 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    330649177808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,546 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    695786497274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,143 miles (+12,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    138408495181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,008 miles (+16,899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    445597344221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    245918443228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E9 BNE

Does E9 BNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E9 BNE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on E9 BNE?
The MOT on E9 BNE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E9 BNE done?
E9 BNE was recorded at 133,471 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has E9 BNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E9 BNE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on E9 BNE 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 BNE find?
E9 BNE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central front upper oil leak, but not excessive sump area; central vehicle has been lowered; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint, and 4 more.

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