
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass117,078 miles (+7,051)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,078 miles
- Test number
- 968114341438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,027 miles (+8,038)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 110,027 miles
- Test number
- 207823060231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass93,926 miles (+8,466)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,926 miles
- Test number
- 738127408828
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 77,129 miles
- Test number
- 741231249380
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass68,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,949 miles
- Test number
- 471727663355
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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.
Pass39,649 miles (+1,464)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,649 miles
- Test number
- 242953416408
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass28,199 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 28,199 miles
- Test number
- 343122751013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,839 miles
- Test number
- 486258154263
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass23,359 miles (+6,209)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,359 miles
- Test number
- 488356863232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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