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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

J9 NNVMOT history

J9 NNV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

J9 NNV blue 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,955 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 NNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 NNV was last recorded at 86,955 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,472 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
2,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,955 miles
  • 2025 – 86,472 miles
  • 2024 – 85,700 miles
  • 2023 – 84,983 miles
  • 2022 – 84,234 miles
  • 2021 – 83,554 miles
  • 2020 – 81,615 miles
  • 2019 – 80,094 miles
  • 2018 – 77,755 miles
  • 2017 – 76,330 miles
  • 2016 – 74,337 miles
  • 2015 – 72,657 miles
  • 2014 – 69,291 miles
  • 2013 – 65,882 miles
  • 2012 – 63,409 miles
  • 2011 – 60,626 miles
  • 2010 – 59,916 miles
  • 2009 – 54,398 miles
  • 2008 – 48,894 miles
  • 2007 – 42,664 miles
  • 2006 – 37,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,955 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,955 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    859738429948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass86,472 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    950159345360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,700 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,700 miles
    Test number
    584986124065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,983 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    441100710619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,234 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    860194993258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,554 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    150240666192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass81,615 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    163975171482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,094 miles (+2,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    263681503389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,755 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    488780011548
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail77,658 miles (+1,328)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    782668746949
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bags light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
  11. Pass76,330 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    444218653427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre near wear bars.
  12. Pass74,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    606257010755
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre near wear bars.
  13. Fail74,337 miles (+1,680)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    339893179459
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective Air bag light illuminated. (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets not striking screen( too weak). (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre near wear bars.
  14. Pass72,657 miles (+3,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    299853265056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass69,291 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    147092654019
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre on wear bars(still legal)
  16. Fail69,291 miles (+3,409)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    305142054051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre on wear bars(still legal)
  17. Pass65,882 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    759751983053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,409 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    548811582051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,626 miles (+710)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    169416971475
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
  20. Pass59,916 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    272170640083
    • NoteCondensation to offside headlamp
    • NoteFront indicators slightly faded
    • NoteFront pads starting to wear low
    • NoteNoise from behind steering wheel
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake pipes
  21. Fail59,916 miles (+5,518)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,916 miles
    Test number
    460770240044
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCondensation to offside headlamp
    • NoteFront indicators slightly faded
    • NoteFront pads starting to wear low
    • NoteNoise from behind steering wheel
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake pipes
  22. Pass54,398 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    550506459061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,894 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    322498758033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,664 miles (+5,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    734608257011
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  25. Fail37,071 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    161771546000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside rear jacking pad missing
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteRear brake pads low
  26. Pass37,071 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    182831346053
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside rear jacking pad missing
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about J9 NNV

Does J9 NNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 NNV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 NNV?
The MOT on J9 NNV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 NNV done?
J9 NNV was recorded at 86,955 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
Has J9 NNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 NNV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on J9 NNV 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 NNV find?
J9 NNV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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