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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

J9 OCRMOT history

J9 OCR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

J9 OCR 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,078 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 OCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 OCR was last recorded at 117,078 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 7,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,027 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,051 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,078 miles
  • 2025 – 110,027 miles
  • 2024 – 101,989 miles
  • 2023 – 93,926 miles
  • 2022 – 85,460 miles
  • 2021 – 77,129 miles
  • 2020 – 68,949 miles
  • 2019 – 53,007 miles
  • 2018 – 39,649 miles
  • 2017 – 38,185 miles
  • 2016 – 33,136 miles
  • 2015 – 28,199 miles
  • 2014 – 26,839 miles
  • 2013 – 23,359 miles
  • 2012 – 17,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,078 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,078 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    968114341438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,027 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    207823060231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,989 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    992416073308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail101,983 miles (+8,057)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    177570325311
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass93,926 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    738127408828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,460 miles (+8,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    232209429393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    741231249380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,129 miles (+8,180)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    390721717515
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass68,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    471727663355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,949 miles (+15,942)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    844921068170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  11. Pass53,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    311330841273
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to nearside of car, summer tyres fitted to offside.
  12. Fail53,007 miles (+13,358)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    489352096789
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to nearside of car, summer tyres fitted to offside.
  13. Pass39,649 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    242953416408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,185 miles (+5,049)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    273923861083
    • Advisory225/45/17
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass33,136 miles (+4,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,136 miles
    Test number
    886951748037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted
  16. Pass28,199 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,199 miles
    Test number
    343122751013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    486258154263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,839 miles (+3,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    685928454241
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  19. Pass23,359 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,359 miles
    Test number
    488356863232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,150 miles
    Test number
    945368262292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 OCR

Does J9 OCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 OCR is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 OCR?
The MOT on J9 OCR is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 OCR done?
J9 OCR was recorded at 117,078 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has J9 OCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 OCR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 OCR 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 OCR find?
J9 OCR passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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