
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
Pass94,488 miles (+7,260)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 94,488 miles
- Test number
- 447491452691
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass56,090 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 56,090 miles
- Test number
- 532594276900
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass47,099 miles (+12,642)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,099 miles
- Test number
- 395295615258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 34,457 miles
- Test number
- 896691514234
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass16,610 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 16,610 miles
- Test number
- 897830533109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,684 miles (+5,340)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 15,684 miles
- Test number
- 687972252233
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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