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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

J9 FMFMOT history

J9 FMF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

J9 FMF 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 Mar 2025
Mileage
114,173 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 FMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 FMF was last recorded at 114,173 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,170 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,173 miles
  • 2023 – 110,856 miles
  • 2022 – 104,501 miles
  • 2021 – 98,026 miles
  • 2020 – 93,378 miles
  • 2019 – 84,546 miles
  • 2018 – 74,251 miles
  • 2017 – 63,466 miles
  • 2016 – 51,953 miles
  • 2015 – 42,786 miles
  • 2014 – 33,983 miles
  • 2013 – 25,401 miles
  • 2012 – 21,860 miles
  • 2010 – 17,420 miles
  • 2009 – 16,552 miles
  • 2008 – 16,007 miles
  • 2007 – 15,312 miles
  • 2006 – 14,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,173 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,173 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    367645347588
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail114,170 miles (+3,314)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    274157720780
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass110,856 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    420099622541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    497884946195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,501 miles (+6,475)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    697226482754
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,026 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    948622229200
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail98,018 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,018 miles
    Test number
    794058807864
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both from to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass93,378 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,378 miles
    Test number
    715747517978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,546 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    740786541057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread, both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail84,425 miles (+10,174)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,425 miles
    Test number
    867741176315
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread, both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,251 miles (+10,785)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    226455961042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,466 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    777429781228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,953 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    467657655582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    209897155055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,786 miles (+8,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    256047655048
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass33,983 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    959593664035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,840 miles (+8,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    475019854069
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass25,401 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    896415263071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,860 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,860 miles
    Test number
    396360542015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,420 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,420 miles
    Test number
    801569420375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,061 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,061 miles
    Test number
    124423500193
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail17,047 miles (+495)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    402262800136
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass16,552 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,552 miles
    Test number
    461274209122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,007 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,007 miles
    Test number
    551361608179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,312 miles (+929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    223226807497
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Pass14,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,383 miles
    Test number
    911905896062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 FMF

Does J9 FMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 FMF expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 FMF?
The MOT on J9 FMF expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 FMF done?
J9 FMF was recorded at 114,173 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has J9 FMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 FMF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 FMF 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 FMF find?
J9 FMF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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