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BMW 318

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

J9 ALRMOT history

J9 ALR is a black petrol BMW 318 first used on 21 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 92,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,905 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
21 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ALR was last recorded at 92,905 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,629 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,276 miles
Average per year
5,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,905 miles
  • 2025 – 90,629 miles
  • 2024 – 83,958 miles
  • 2022 – 79,647 miles
  • 2021 – 76,412 miles
  • 2020 – 62,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    278886744545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail92,905 miles (+2,276)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    287694430203
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass90,629 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    828178541707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail90,624 miles (+6,666)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    604018092725
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass83,958 miles (+4,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    413129950325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass79,647 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,647 miles
    Test number
    987859416788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,412 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    728248699193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,410 miles (+13,563)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,410 miles
    Test number
    833218036675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass62,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    292582350619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 ALR

Does J9 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ALR is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ALR?
The MOT on J9 ALR is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ALR done?
J9 ALR was recorded at 92,905 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,430 miles a year.
Has J9 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ALR has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 ALR 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 J9 ALR find?
J9 ALR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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