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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J9 VGCMOT history

J9 VGC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

J9 VGC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,153 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VGC was last recorded at 92,153 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 9,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,524 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,629 miles
Average per year
8,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,153 miles
  • 2025 – 82,524 miles
  • 2024 – 75,801 miles
  • 2023 – 66,706 miles
  • 2022 – 56,320 miles
  • 2021 – 42,114 miles
  • 2020 – 34,442 miles
  • 2019 – 30,035 miles
  • 2017 – 21,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,153 miles (+9,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,153 miles
    Test number
    239418355404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    804341817981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,524 miles (+6,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    977069229027
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass75,801 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    907600212979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,646 miles (+8,940)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,646 miles
    Test number
    828207368581
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    920629861814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,706 miles (+10,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,706 miles
    Test number
    115645122744
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass56,320 miles (+14,206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    790269551581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,114 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    389017074919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,442 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    904582980177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,592 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,592 miles
    Test number
    907758466189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,035 miles (+8,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    819256897515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass21,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,880 miles
    Test number
    235855275147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,880 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,880 miles
    Test number
    970321344126
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about J9 VGC

Does J9 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VGC is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 VGC?
The MOT on J9 VGC is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 VGC done?
J9 VGC was recorded at 92,153 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,041 miles a year.
Has J9 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VGC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 VGC 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 VGC find?
J9 VGC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear).

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