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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc

J66 DFEMOT history

J66 DFE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

J66 DFE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,658 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 DFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 DFE was last recorded at 76,658 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,478 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,658 miles
  • 2025 – 74,478 miles
  • 2024 – 72,549 miles
  • 2023 – 69,803 miles
  • 2022 – 67,062 miles
  • 2021 – 63,891 miles
  • 2020 – 61,829 miles
  • 2019 – 59,722 miles
  • 2018 – 56,065 miles
  • 2017 – 53,260 miles
  • 2016 – 50,556 miles
  • 2015 – 48,439 miles
  • 2014 – 41,315 miles
  • 2013 – 32,826 miles
  • 2012 – 25,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    983284631147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,658 miles (+2,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    341553531860
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,478 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    981387839066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake weak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,549 miles (+2,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    350049437296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass69,803 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    496661590309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,062 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    810952619829
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,891 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    211847087862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,829 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    709796737135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,722 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,722 miles
    Test number
    286223785384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,065 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,065 miles
    Test number
    347573169890
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass53,260 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    501641833799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,556 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    202004657273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,439 miles (+7,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,439 miles
    Test number
    512027096288
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is displayed
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on the inner edge

  14. Pass41,315 miles (+8,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    396521864473
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,826 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    567021543269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    165385562209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 DFE

Does J66 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 DFE is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 DFE?
The MOT on J66 DFE is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 DFE done?
J66 DFE was recorded at 76,658 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has J66 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 DFE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 DFE 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 J66 DFE find?
J66 DFE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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