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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

E9 BUHMOT history

E9 BUH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

E9 BUH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
128,693 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E9 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E9 BUH was last recorded at 128,693 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,851 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,693 miles
  • 2024 – 126,851 miles
  • 2023 – 124,924 miles
  • 2022 – 123,401 miles
  • 2020 – 110,807 miles
  • 2019 – 109,395 miles
  • 2018 – 106,352 miles
  • 2017 – 94,791 miles
  • 2016 – 88,513 miles
  • 2012 – 84,394 miles
  • 2011 – 78,239 miles
  • 2010 – 72,209 miles
  • 2009 – 66,118 miles
  • 2008 – 59,945 miles
  • 2007 – 51,774 miles
  • 2005 – 41,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,693 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s trailing arm pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,693 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    540324140218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

  2. Pass126,851 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    494665887131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,924 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,924 miles
    Test number
    633985122487
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,916 miles (+1,515)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,916 miles
    Test number
    256662224380
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,401 miles (+12,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    324547922819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    358474197222
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail110,807 miles (+1,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    427379317146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass109,395 miles (+3,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    613921382902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,352 miles (+128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    118333810774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s trailing arm pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail106,224 miles (+11,433)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    651430942462
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bolt insecure on drivers seat rear mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOuter sills difficult to inspect due to plastic coverrs
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s trailing arm pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass94,791 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,791 miles
    Test number
    933818779199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,601 miles (+6,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    400876397084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi perishing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broke

  13. Pass88,513 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,513 miles
    Test number
    160975366605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,512 miles (+4,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    676174104983
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass84,394 miles (+100)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,394 miles
    Test number
    386977432409
    • NoteAll rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront suspension arm compliance bushes deteriorated with relative movement
    • NoteNearside front flexible brake hose deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteStrong advise offside front flexible brake hose very deteriorated

  16. Fail84,294 miles (+6,055)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    489019222212
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront suspension arm compliance bushes deteriorated with relative movement
    • NoteNearside front flexible brake hose deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges and perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteStrong advise offside front flexible brake hose very deteriorated

  17. Pass78,239 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    936327721299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront compliance bushes perished and slightly weak
    • NoteSlight lift in both bottom ball joints
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit with deep cut, not to cords inner sidewall

  18. Fail78,239 miles (+6,030)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    106007121282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront compliance bushes perished and slightly weak
    • NoteSlight lift in both bottom ball joints
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit with deep cut, not to cords inner sidewall

  19. Pass72,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    330750430454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail72,209 miles (+6,091)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    632850730219
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass66,118 miles (+6,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    512320939215
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass59,945 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    702755328212
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,774 miles (+10,515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    514179557132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    380112255483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E9 BUH

Does E9 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E9 BUH expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E9 BUH?
The MOT on E9 BUH expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E9 BUH done?
E9 BUH was recorded at 128,693 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has E9 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E9 BUH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on E9 BUH 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 BUH find?
E9 BUH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; under body becoming corroded.

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