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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

J9 DPXMOT history

J9 DPX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

J9 DPX silver 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,749 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DPX was last recorded at 95,749 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,731 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,749 miles
  • 2025 – 94,897 miles
  • 2024 – 93,687 miles
  • 2023 – 92,647 miles
  • 2022 – 90,958 miles
  • 2021 – 89,572 miles
  • 2020 – 88,488 miles
  • 2019 – 87,456 miles
  • 2018 – 86,373 miles
  • 2017 – 85,343 miles
  • 2016 – 84,308 miles
  • 2015 – 82,644 miles
  • 2014 – 80,920 miles
  • 2013 – 77,151 miles
  • 2012 – 72,738 miles
  • 2011 – 65,521 miles
  • 2010 – 56,197 miles
  • 2009 – 47,231 miles
  • 2007 – 38,754 miles
  • 2006 – 23,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,749 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R tyres perishing slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,749 miles (+18)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,749 miles
    Test number
    949101149525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  2. Fail95,731 miles (+834)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    184454909082
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  3. Pass94,897 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,897 miles
    Test number
    953195288479
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Fail94,897 miles (+1,210)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,897 miles
    Test number
    462658296651
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under tank X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding h/brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  5. Pass93,687 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    534870761528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,647 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,647 miles
    Test number
    621394837586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,958 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    994563570136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,572 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    961551254398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,488 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    508137583552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,456 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    638256514712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,373 miles (+1,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    954347366593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,343 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    922929073162
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass84,308 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,308 miles
    Test number
    511555891484
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass82,644 miles (+1,724)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    668779305252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass80,920 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    566410314215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,151 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    177161413254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass72,738 miles (+7,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    517788902205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    158144021204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,519 miles (+9,322)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    398034521441
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass56,197 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,197 miles
    Test number
    521836120268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,231 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    820533039298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail47,226 miles (+8,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    613282319292
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,754 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    753165987205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,493 miles (+14,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    224331387230
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  25. Pass23,834 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,834 miles
    Test number
    262833476104
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about J9 DPX

Does J9 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DPX is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 DPX?
The MOT on J9 DPX is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DPX done?
J9 DPX was recorded at 95,749 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has J9 DPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DPX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 DPX 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 DPX find?
J9 DPX passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 6 more.

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