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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.

J9 EHW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass122,232 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass78,090 miles (+12,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,090 miles
    Test number
    928023902759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass61,918 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    729662240514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,125 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    129143655132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,422 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    866459664132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,683 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    306425853181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,416 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    937398952160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,343 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    107077151131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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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