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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

J9 YGCMOT history

J9 YGC is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

J9 YGC blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
97,671 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 YGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 YGC was last recorded at 97,671 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,665 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,671 miles
  • 2022 – 94,488 miles
  • 2021 – 87,228 miles
  • 2020 – 83,426 miles
  • 2019 – 74,794 miles
  • 2017 – 67,589 miles
  • 2016 – 56,090 miles
  • 2015 – 47,099 miles
  • 2014 – 34,457 miles
  • 2013 – 16,610 miles
  • 2012 – 15,684 miles
  • 2011 – 10,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,671 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    385121483760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high
  2. Fail97,671 miles (+6)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    703988543959
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high
  3. Fail97,665 miles (+3,177)4 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    947386026371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Road wheel fractured marked (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured marked. outer & inner (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass94,488 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    447491452691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,228 miles (+3,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    842689525720
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass83,426 miles (+8,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    994996024091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass74,794 miles (+7,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    913321852237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass67,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    360384345547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  9. Fail67,589 miles (+11,499)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    579690943608
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  10. Pass56,090 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    532594276900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,067 miles (+8,968)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    415996649122
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEML warning does not illuminate
  12. Pass47,099 miles (+12,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,099 miles
    Test number
    395295615258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    896691514234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,457 miles (+17,847)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    689961014279
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light showing on dash
  15. Pass16,610 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,610 miles
    Test number
    897830533109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,684 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,684 miles
    Test number
    687972252233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,344 miles
    Test number
    688859441212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 YGC

Does J9 YGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 YGC expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 YGC?
The MOT on J9 YGC expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 YGC done?
J9 YGC was recorded at 97,671 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 7,289 miles a year.
Has J9 YGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 YGC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 YGC 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 YGC find?
J9 YGC passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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