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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

J9 OCLMOT history

J9 OCL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

J9 OCL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,679 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 OCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 OCL was last recorded at 146,679 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,183 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
7,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,679 miles
  • 2025 – 146,183 miles
  • 2024 – 145,260 miles
  • 2023 – 143,786 miles
  • 2022 – 141,656 miles
  • 2021 – 132,716 miles
  • 2020 – 127,069 miles
  • 2019 – 124,586 miles
  • 2018 – 116,376 miles
  • 2017 – 102,768 miles
  • 2016 – 82,782 miles
  • 2015 – 63,217 miles
  • 2014 – 56,394 miles
  • 2013 – 48,138 miles
  • 2012 – 39,664 miles
  • 2011 – 32,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,679 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,679 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,679 miles
    Test number
    267069483814
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass146,183 miles (+923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,183 miles
    Test number
    433522509289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass145,260 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,260 miles
    Test number
    385613827373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,786 miles (+2,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,786 miles
    Test number
    467956433593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass141,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    972641759752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,652 miles (+8,936)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,652 miles
    Test number
    741061347115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass132,716 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    527915829101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,069 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    365118095367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,586 miles (+8,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    124,586 miles
    Test number
    621359655851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass116,376 miles (+13,608)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    681391688664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,768 miles (+19,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    953592078286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    518500962082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,782 miles (+19,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    403864936551
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass63,217 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    596254155150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,394 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    165358434238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,138 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,138 miles
    Test number
    656363043220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,664 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    417878822272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,167 miles
    Test number
    797954241222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 OCL

Does J9 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 OCL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 OCL?
The MOT on J9 OCL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 OCL done?
J9 OCL was recorded at 146,679 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,968 miles a year.
Has J9 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 OCL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 OCL 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 OCL find?
J9 OCL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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