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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

J9 EYFMOT history

J9 EYF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

J9 EYF silver 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 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
158,546 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 EYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 EYF was last recorded at 158,546 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 9,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,715 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
9,831 miles
Average per year
9,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,546 miles
  • 2021 – 148,715 miles
  • 2020 – 143,703 miles
  • 2019 – 136,514 miles
  • 2018 – 121,443 miles
  • 2017 – 114,507 miles
  • 2016 – 106,925 miles
  • 2015 – 101,966 miles
  • 2014 – 93,584 miles
  • 2013 – 86,221 miles
  • 2012 – 77,957 miles
  • 2011 – 70,152 miles
  • 2010 – 54,712 miles
  • 2009 – 39,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, Tyre also has cut in tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,546 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    408693481128
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, Tyre also has cut in tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,546 miles (+9,831)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    980211269055
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both heavily swelled (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, Tyre also has cut in tread but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,715 miles
    Test number
    544633098965
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail148,714 miles (+5,011)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,714 miles
    Test number
    567604192682
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  5. Pass143,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    660824882264
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail143,703 miles (+7,189)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    795129302440
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,514 miles
    Test number
    977382338482
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked [broken]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut but no cords showing

  8. Fail136,514 miles (+15,071)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,514 miles
    Test number
    497421720585
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked [broken]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut but no cords showing

  9. Pass121,443 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,443 miles
    Test number
    611085225185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,507 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    346841872399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,925 miles (+4,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    698719830285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass101,966 miles (+8,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    726705515273
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,584 miles (+7,363)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    805700124256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass86,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    536164023202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail86,221 miles (+8,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    819130323253
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,957 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    799543922239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,152 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    285697731312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,149 miles (+15,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    117099221376
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,712 miles (+15,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    651396510330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,029 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    511140129301
    • NoteOffside front subframe suspension arm mounting point damaged
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light not working

  21. Fail39,029 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    403385719468
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light not working

Questions about J9 EYF

Does J9 EYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 EYF expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 EYF?
The MOT on J9 EYF expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 EYF done?
J9 EYF was recorded at 158,546 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 9,376 miles a year.
Has J9 EYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 EYF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 EYF 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 EYF find?
J9 EYF passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, and 4 more.

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