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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

J9 CSOMOT history

J9 CSO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

J9 CSO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,142 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 CSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 CSO was last recorded at 130,142 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,112 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,142 miles
  • 2025 – 128,959 miles
  • 2024 – 123,115 miles
  • 2022 – 118,818 miles
  • 2021 – 115,296 miles
  • 2020 – 111,166 miles
  • 2019 – 108,087 miles
  • 2018 – 103,297 miles
  • 2017 – 99,844 miles
  • 2016 – 90,819 miles
  • 2015 – 81,635 miles
  • 2014 – 77,531 miles
  • 2013 – 73,422 miles
  • 2012 – 67,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,142 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,142 miles
    Test number
    119504519915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail130,112 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    881581824742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,959 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    697357648034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail128,958 miles (+5,843)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    312489779262
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    511461326281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,115 miles (+4,297)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    834844428803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass118,818 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    450831092235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,817 miles (+3,521)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    545292901294
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass115,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    801948534989
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail115,296 miles (+4,130)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    223731428516
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  11. Pass111,166 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    417151948875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    586909536292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  13. Fail108,087 miles (+4,790)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    127721415996
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  14. Pass103,297 miles (+3,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    512901396316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass99,844 miles (+9,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    887543954993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass90,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    781960020380
    • 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)

  17. Fail90,819 miles (+9,184)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    248595234293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very badly on inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very badly on inner and outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass81,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    550683131592
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail81,635 miles (+4,104)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    589646485245
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass77,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    485399844462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,531 miles (+4,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    845409744380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass73,422 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    425768233327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass67,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    888952542366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 CSO

Does J9 CSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 CSO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 CSO?
The MOT on J9 CSO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 CSO done?
J9 CSO was recorded at 130,142 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has J9 CSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 CSO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 CSO 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 CSO find?
J9 CSO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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