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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

E9 BNWMOT history

E9 BNW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

E9 BNW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,920 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E9 BNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E9 BNW was last recorded at 162,920 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,015 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
7,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,920 miles
  • 2024 – 162,015 miles
  • 2023 – 160,676 miles
  • 2022 – 158,309 miles
  • 2021 – 150,018 miles
  • 2020 – 138,515 miles
  • 2019 – 127,545 miles
  • 2018 – 112,753 miles
  • 2017 – 106,243 miles
  • 2016 – 98,550 miles
  • 2015 – 91,024 miles
  • 2014 – 82,906 miles
  • 2013 – 74,315 miles
  • 2012 – 65,280 miles
  • 2011 – 56,580 miles
  • 2010 – 47,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCar lowered

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,920 miles (+905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,920 miles
    Test number
    736151502736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar lowered
  2. Pass162,015 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    168891489112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,676 miles
    Test number
    591623267722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,676 miles (+2,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,676 miles
    Test number
    507560454190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass158,309 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,309 miles
    Test number
    942836560319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,018 miles (+11,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    642209538694
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed
  7. Pass138,515 miles (+10,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,515 miles
    Test number
    151012585349
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame covered with under seal
  8. Pass127,545 miles (+14,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    581351742444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,753 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,753 miles
    Test number
    734604783817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,243 miles (+7,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    271095170741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass98,550 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,550 miles
    Test number
    567466541907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,024 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,024 miles
    Test number
    166820095487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,906 miles (+8,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    247798784004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass74,315 miles (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    668666593038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,280 miles (+8,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    969721092076
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass56,580 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,580 miles
    Test number
    696272591034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    924726690074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E9 BNW

Does E9 BNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E9 BNW is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on E9 BNW?
The MOT on E9 BNW is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E9 BNW done?
E9 BNW was recorded at 162,920 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 7,084 miles a year.
Has E9 BNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E9 BNW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on E9 BNW 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 BNW find?
E9 BNW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; car lowered.

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