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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

J9 WXRMOT history

J9 WXR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

J9 WXR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,443 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 WXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 WXR was last recorded at 129,443 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,443 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,443 miles
  • 2025 – 126,659 miles
  • 2024 – 126,524 miles
  • 2023 – 123,995 miles
  • 2022 – 119,463 miles
  • 2021 – 119,371 miles
  • 2020 – 116,323 miles
  • 2018 – 113,341 miles
  • 2017 – 111,111 miles
  • 2016 – 107,332 miles
  • 2015 – 103,196 miles
  • 2014 – 95,249 miles
  • 2013 – 79,275 miles
  • 2012 – 79,273 miles
  • 2011 – 76,460 miles
  • 2010 – 70,170 miles
  • 2009 – 51,953 miles
  • 2008 – 35,371 miles
  • 2007 – 31,866 miles
  • 2006 – 26,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    849289901523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,443 miles (+2,784)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    883749962550
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,659 miles (+135)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,659 miles
    Test number
    988496082624
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both forward subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,524 miles (+2,529)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    956191036804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,995 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    840229156229
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,995 miles (+4,532)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    106990109715
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,463 miles (+92)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    811532763589
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,371 miles
    Test number
    498284914122
    • 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))
    • 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))

  9. Fail119,371 miles (+3,048)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,371 miles
    Test number
    365544983287
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))
    • 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))

  10. Pass116,323 miles (+2,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,323 miles
    Test number
    594352748337
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass113,341 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    519809434719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass111,111 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,111 miles
    Test number
    283795635086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,332 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    466991917233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,196 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,196 miles
    Test number
    629276700205
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both center to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail103,192 miles (+7,943)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    326414745460
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass95,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    685436624200
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail95,249 miles (+15,974)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    796926424267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,275 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    695182843176
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass79,273 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    699237812122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass76,460 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    957878291057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,458 miles (+6,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    466855091064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass70,170 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,170 miles
    Test number
    301817220176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,144 miles (+18,191)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    750642700119
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass51,953 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    792317119163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on shoulders

  25. Fail51,951 miles (+449)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    114577019106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on shoulders

  26. Fail51,502 miles (+16,131)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    741746409190
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass35,371 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    620868908182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    770692567263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,866 miles (+5,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    871042767271
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass26,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,278 miles
    Test number
    502189666278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 WXR

Does J9 WXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 WXR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 WXR?
The MOT on J9 WXR is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 WXR done?
J9 WXR was recorded at 129,443 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
Has J9 WXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 WXR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 WXR 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 WXR find?
J9 WXR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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