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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

J9 JAEMOT history

J9 JAE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 208,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

J9 JAE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
208,162 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 JAE was last recorded at 208,162 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,159 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,162 miles
  • 2025 – 202,223 miles
  • 2024 – 195,415 miles
  • 2023 – 187,104 miles
  • 2022 – 182,858 miles
  • 2021 – 181,376 miles
  • 2020 – 176,206 miles
  • 2019 – 167,446 miles
  • 2018 – 155,021 miles
  • 2017 – 146,680 miles
  • 2016 – 138,408 miles
  • 2015 – 120,200 miles
  • 2014 – 102,492 miles
  • 2013 – 93,126 miles
  • 2012 – 84,475 miles
  • 2011 – 77,253 miles
  • 2009 – 66,141 miles
  • 2008 – 53,161 miles
  • 2007 – 42,562 miles
  • 2006 – 29,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,162 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,162 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    208,162 miles
    Test number
    577598225811
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  2. Fail208,159 miles (+5,936)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,159 miles
    Test number
    606764127168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  3. Pass202,223 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    202,223 miles
    Test number
    890885636038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,415 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    195,415 miles
    Test number
    836966739533
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail195,409 miles (+8,305)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,409 miles
    Test number
    341134138905
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,104 miles
    Test number
    132704241798
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight on edges

  7. Fail187,104 miles (+4,246)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,104 miles
    Test number
    523959386255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight on edges

  8. Pass182,858 miles (+1,482)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,858 miles
    Test number
    962140624435
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass181,376 miles (+5,170)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,376 miles
    Test number
    789285482935
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass176,206 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,206 miles
    Test number
    202955250691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,446 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    167,446 miles
    Test number
    889776968448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,021 miles (+8,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,021 miles
    Test number
    164718154339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,680 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,680 miles
    Test number
    712602557465
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass138,408 miles (+18,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,408 miles
    Test number
    952927176169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,200 miles (+17,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    819103635004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass102,492 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    148287354086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,126 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    207265423050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass93,126 miles (+8,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    376325823089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass84,475 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    229007032023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,253 miles (+11,112)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    478944721086
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Pass66,141 miles (+12,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    402354729460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass53,161 miles (+10,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    414274138480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass42,562 miles (+12,691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    483671537356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,871 miles
    Test number
    294984036373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 JAE

Does J9 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 JAE is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 JAE?
The MOT on J9 JAE is valid until 2 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 JAE done?
J9 JAE was recorded at 208,162 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,040 miles a year.
Has J9 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 JAE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 JAE 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 JAE find?
J9 JAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; brake warning light on.

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