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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

J9 CMEMOT history

J9 CME is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

J9 CME black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,466 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 CME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 CME was last recorded at 135,466 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,911 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,466 miles
  • 2025 – 134,911 miles
  • 2024 – 134,154 miles
  • 2023 – 132,918 miles
  • 2022 – 131,955 miles
  • 2021 – 131,946 miles
  • 2020 – 128,772 miles
  • 2017 – 124,657 miles
  • 2016 – 117,149 miles
  • 2015 – 108,385 miles
  • 2014 – 99,929 miles
  • 2013 – 90,607 miles
  • 2012 – 78,557 miles
  • 2011 – 59,278 miles
  • 2010 – 42,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,466 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all connected arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,466 miles (+555)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,466 miles
    Test number
    446932697932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and all connected arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,911 miles (+757)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,911 miles
    Test number
    877870000610
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal ring perished / cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower front (Thrust arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower front (Thrust arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,154 miles (+1,236)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,154 miles
    Test number
    386482497577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,918 miles (+963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    665648028403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,955 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,955 miles
    Test number
    398844789965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  6. Fail131,954 miles (+8)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,954 miles
    Test number
    367008132514
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  7. Pass131,946 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,946 miles
    Test number
    429537632548
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake just met limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter damp possible rack end seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,943 miles (+3,171)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    532405389544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake just met limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter damp possible rack end seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,772 miles (+4,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,772 miles
    Test number
    582050211367
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort very slow to react

  10. Pass124,657 miles (+120)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    866478408007
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted

  11. Fail124,537 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,537 miles
    Test number
    796239332246
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses age cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted

  12. Pass117,149 miles (+8,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,149 miles
    Test number
    231145322616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass108,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    270327779976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail108,385 miles (+8,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    934070172577
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass99,929 miles (+228)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,929 miles
    Test number
    679240534200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSnow tyres fitted all round and fronts have some cuts
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  16. Fail99,701 miles (+9,094)2 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,701 miles
    Test number
    226875524294
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSnow tyres fitted all round and fronts have some cuts
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  17. Pass90,607 miles (+12,050)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,607 miles
    Test number
    765170843250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres have some cuts
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteSnow tyres fitted all round
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  18. Pass78,557 miles (+19,279)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    919562542232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass59,278 miles (+16,410)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    308612921417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers judder in operation
    • NoteRear diff input seal weeping

  20. Pass42,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,868 miles
    Test number
    944765520222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J9 CME

Does J9 CME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 CME is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 CME?
The MOT on J9 CME is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 CME done?
J9 CME was recorded at 135,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has J9 CME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 CME has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 CME 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 CME find?
J9 CME passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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