
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc
J9 EHWMOT history
J9 EHW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 122,232 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 EHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 EHW was last recorded at 122,232 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,232 miles · 14 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,232 miles
- 2022 – 112,556 miles
- 2021 – 107,910 miles
- 2020 – 97,296 miles
- 2019 – 87,699 miles
- 2018 – 78,090 miles
- 2017 – 65,116 miles
- 2016 – 61,918 miles
- 2015 – 57,125 miles
- 2014 – 51,422 miles
- 2013 – 46,683 miles
- 2012 – 41,416 miles
- 2011 – 35,343 miles
- 2010 – 31,593 miles
- 2009 – 28,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,232 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 122,232 miles
- Test number
- 627975850546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail122,232 miles (+9,676)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,232 miles
- Test number
- 119593461762
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass112,556 miles (+4,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,556 miles
- Test number
- 292352467024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all braek pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,910 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 107,910 miles
- Test number
- 912503904706
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,908 miles (+10,612)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,908 miles
- Test number
- 161310717498
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,296 miles (+9,597)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,296 miles
- Test number
- 628801206450
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,699 miles (+9,609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,699 miles
- Test number
- 297102504097
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,090 miles (+12,974)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 78,090 miles
- Test number
- 928023902759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,116 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,116 miles
- Test number
- 217049873575
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass61,918 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,918 miles
- Test number
- 729662240514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,125 miles (+5,703)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,125 miles
- Test number
- 129143655132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,422 miles (+4,739)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 51,422 miles
- Test number
- 866459664132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,683 miles (+5,267)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 46,683 miles
- Test number
- 306425853181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,416 miles (+6,073)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 41,416 miles
- Test number
- 937398952160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,343 miles (+3,750)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 35,343 miles
- Test number
- 107077151131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,593 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,593 miles
- Test number
- 744635270190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSevere scrape to nsf subframe damaged weld
Fail31,589 miles (+3,491)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,589 miles
- Test number
- 291965870458
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSevere scrape to nsf subframe damaged weld
Pass28,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,098 miles
- Test number
- 792813359102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 EHW
- Does J9 EHW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J9 EHW expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J9 EHW?
- The MOT on J9 EHW expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J9 EHW done?
- J9 EHW was recorded at 122,232 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 6,399 miles a year.
- Has J9 EHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 EHW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on J9 EHW 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 EHW find?
- J9 EHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear inner sill damaged; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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