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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

J9 LSYMOT history

J9 LSY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

J9 LSY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,524 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LSY was last recorded at 151,524 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,682 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,842 miles
Average per year
10,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,524 miles
  • 2025 – 146,682 miles
  • 2024 – 141,433 miles
  • 2023 – 137,334 miles
  • 2022 – 130,193 miles
  • 2021 – 113,214 miles
  • 2020 – 102,338 miles
  • 2019 – 87,408 miles
  • 2017 – 71,711 miles
  • 2016 – 58,363 miles
  • 2015 – 40,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,524 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,524 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,524 miles
    Test number
    949065918254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,682 miles
    Test number
    981825399815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,482 miles (+5,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,482 miles
    Test number
    743443030819
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass141,433 miles (+4,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    453130874874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass137,334 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,334 miles
    Test number
    930195728202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail137,330 miles (+7,137)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    858019301599
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass130,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    925293454009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,187 miles (+16,973)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    212299494400
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass113,214 miles (+10,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    606298406050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,338 miles
    Test number
    835064215273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,331 miles (+14,923)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    670034030423
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass87,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,408 miles
    Test number
    772897467012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,404 miles (+15,693)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    898165106215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  14. Pass71,711 miles (+13,348)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    362220313675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,363 miles (+17,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    777343222371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,849 miles
    Test number
    779197078427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 LSY

Does J9 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LSY is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LSY?
The MOT on J9 LSY is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LSY done?
J9 LSY was recorded at 151,524 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,119 miles a year.
Has J9 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LSY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 LSY 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 LSY find?
J9 LSY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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