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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

J9 MPMMOT history

J9 MPM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

J9 MPM black 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
112,839 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MPM was last recorded at 112,839 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,673 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,166 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,839 miles
  • 2025 – 111,673 miles
  • 2024 – 108,827 miles
  • 2023 – 105,447 miles
  • 2022 – 102,431 miles
  • 2021 – 97,788 miles
  • 2019 – 92,288 miles
  • 2018 – 89,140 miles
  • 2017 – 85,923 miles
  • 2016 – 82,083 miles
  • 2015 – 76,100 miles
  • 2014 – 70,433 miles
  • 2013 – 64,059 miles
  • 2012 – 58,223 miles
  • 2011 – 54,158 miles
  • 2010 – 48,678 miles
  • 2009 – 42,424 miles
  • 2008 – 33,625 miles
  • 2007 – 22,072 miles
  • 2006 – 19,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,839 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    952966052464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail112,839 miles (+1,166)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    956452361362
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,673 miles (+2,846)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,673 miles
    Test number
    585377278945
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,827 miles (+3,380)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,827 miles
    Test number
    421781444162
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,447 miles (+3,016)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    491270389410
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,431 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,431 miles
    Test number
    951351721828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,788 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,788 miles
    Test number
    617658908837
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,288 miles (+3,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    648378258197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCuts to both front tyre side walls

  9. Pass89,140 miles (+3,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    540325245884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  10. Pass85,923 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    489541879397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges & side wall cut

  11. Pass82,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    327447557222
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  12. Fail82,083 miles (+5,983)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    700683405995
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  13. Pass76,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    649108935157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,100 miles (+5,667)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    139665035143
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass70,433 miles (+6,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    716109534154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,059 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,059 miles
    Test number
    426380663273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,223 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    357851472242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,158 miles (+5,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    595999561288
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  19. Pass48,678 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,678 miles
    Test number
    901499240266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,424 miles (+8,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    403375959270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,625 miles (+11,553)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,625 miles
    Test number
    324534988486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,072 miles (+2,746)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    150738567260
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise n/s & o/s front tyres have minor side wall damage

  23. Pass19,326 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,326 miles
    Test number
    552226186267
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall

Questions about J9 MPM

Does J9 MPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MPM is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MPM?
The MOT on J9 MPM is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 MPM done?
J9 MPM was recorded at 112,839 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has J9 MPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MPM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 MPM 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 MPM find?
J9 MPM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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