BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
J9 DCUMOT history
J9 DCU is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 94,745 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 DCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 DCU was last recorded at 94,745 miles on 9 May 2026, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,094 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,651 miles
- Average per year
- 7,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,745 miles
- 2025 – 90,094 miles
- 2024 – 81,746 miles
- 2023 – 73,944 miles
- 2021 – 64,050 miles
- 2020 – 57,356 miles
- 2019 – 45,116 miles
- 2018 – 37,815 miles
- 2017 – 31,640 miles
- 2016 – 23,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,745 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,745 miles (+4,651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 94,745 miles
- Test number
- 879347644956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,094 miles (+8,348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 90,094 miles
- Test number
- 695276940664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,746 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,746 miles
- Test number
- 959631631128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,944 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 73,944 miles
- Test number
- 165621562244
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres both have worn inner and outer edges
Fail73,944 miles (+9,894)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,944 miles
- Test number
- 131115199384
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak exploded (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres both have worn inner and outer edges
Pass64,050 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,050 miles
- Test number
- 504043571704
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,356 miles (+12,240)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 57,356 miles
- Test number
- 140486993237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,116 miles
- Test number
- 386522070931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,114 miles (+7,299)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,114 miles
- Test number
- 462102356058
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,815 miles (+6,175)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,815 miles
- Test number
- 202610702404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,640 miles (+8,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,640 miles
- Test number
- 527183109811
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,593 miles
- Test number
- 567112032366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 DCU
- Does J9 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DCU is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 DCU?
- The MOT on J9 DCU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 DCU done?
- J9 DCU was recorded at 94,745 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
- Has J9 DCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 DCU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on J9 DCU 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 DCU find?
- J9 DCU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge..
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