BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
J9 PBHMOT history
J9 PBH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 84,942 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 PBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 PBH was last recorded at 84,942 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,350 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,592 miles
- Average per year
- 3,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,942 miles
- 2025 – 80,350 miles
- 2024 – 76,030 miles
- 2023 – 71,343 miles
- 2022 – 67,203 miles
- 2021 – 64,398 miles
- 2020 – 62,405 miles
- 2019 – 58,858 miles
- 2018 – 56,072 miles
- 2017 – 53,549 miles
- 2016 – 50,932 miles
- 2014 – 48,179 miles
- 2013 – 44,317 miles
- 2011 – 38,556 miles
- 2010 – 36,431 miles
- 2009 – 35,348 miles
- 2008 – 32,925 miles
- 2007 – 29,590 miles
- 2006 – 26,220 miles
- 2005 – 21,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,942 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Under trays & sills covers fitted time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,942 miles (+4,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 84,942 miles
- Test number
- 821549901379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,350 miles (+49)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,350 miles
- Test number
- 877345089436
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays & sills covers fitted time of test
Fail80,301 miles (+4,271)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,301 miles
- Test number
- 493135569254
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mount missing (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder trays & sills covers fitted time of test
Pass76,030 miles (+4,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 76,030 miles
- Test number
- 989437354143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,343 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 71,343 miles
- Test number
- 210950511273
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only from edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,203 miles (+2,805)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 132837497967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 64,398 miles
- Test number
- 183952586498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,398 miles (+1,993)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,398 miles
- Test number
- 570504607684
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Pass62,405 miles (+3,547)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,405 miles
- Test number
- 509327390673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,858 miles (+2,786)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,858 miles
- Test number
- 628637808581
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass56,072 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 56,072 miles
- Test number
- 416575255190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail56,054 miles (+2,505)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,054 miles
- Test number
- 797612971915
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,549 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 53,549 miles
- Test number
- 630262123348
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass50,932 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 50,932 miles
- Test number
- 373051058202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,179 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 48,179 miles
- Test number
- 749394764359
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,317 miles (+2,912)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,317 miles
- Test number
- 537274963334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,405 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,405 miles
- Test number
- 196633503002
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,405 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,405 miles
- Test number
- 829513703062
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,556 miles (+2,125)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 38,556 miles
- Test number
- 647494761354
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass36,431 miles (+1,083)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,431 miles
- Test number
- 474070850393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,348 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,348 miles
- Test number
- 462703669481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,925 miles (+3,335)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 32,925 miles
- Test number
- 541886268392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,590 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,590 miles
- Test number
- 382390177495
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in tread.
Pass29,590 miles (+3,370)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,590 miles
- Test number
- 800260977229
- NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in tread.
Pass26,220 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,220 miles
- Test number
- 171503476235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,202 miles (+4,900)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,202 miles
- Test number
- 273345566270
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass21,302 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 21,302 miles
- Test number
- 380501155477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J9 PBH
- Does J9 PBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 PBH is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 PBH?
- The MOT on J9 PBH is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 PBH done?
- J9 PBH was recorded at 84,942 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,086 miles a year.
- Has J9 PBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 PBH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 PBH 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 PBH find?
- J9 PBH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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