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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J9 EKLMOT history

J9 EKL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

J9 EKL white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,247 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 EKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 EKL was last recorded at 119,247 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 6,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,838 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,409 miles
Average per year
6,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,247 miles
  • 2025 – 112,838 miles
  • 2023 – 109,058 miles
  • 2022 – 102,893 miles
  • 2021 – 100,893 miles
  • 2020 – 89,870 miles
  • 2019 – 84,472 miles
  • 2018 – 73,748 miles
  • 2017 – 56,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,247 miles (+6,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,247 miles
    Test number
    260381488769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,838 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    533879958757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,058 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    242155815537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass102,893 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    739632996534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,884 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    366317424914
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass100,893 miles (+11,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    323997234299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,870 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    450089611527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,472 miles (+10,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    545938624121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    482184657188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHID headlamp bulbs fitted to both headlamps but no luminous intensity markings on headlamps .
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,748 miles (+17,560)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    643039461349
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHID headlamp bulbs fitted to both headlamps but no luminous intensity markings on headlamps .
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    823167015436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,324 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,324 km
    Test number
    313839229680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 EKL

Does J9 EKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 EKL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 EKL?
The MOT on J9 EKL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 EKL done?
J9 EKL was recorded at 119,247 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,912 miles a year.
Has J9 EKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 EKL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 EKL 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 EKL find?
J9 EKL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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