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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

J9 YJTMOT history

J9 YJT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
120,575 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
26 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 YJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 YJT was last recorded at 120,575 miles on 16 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2014: 120,499 miles, lower than 160,390 miles on 14 May 2013.
  • 16 May 2023: 120,575 miles, lower than 121,312 miles on 25 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,312 miles · 25 Oct 2016
Average per year
26 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,575 miles
  • 2016 – 121,312 miles
  • 2014 – 120,509 miles
  • 2013 – 160,390 miles
  • 2010 – 151,324 miles
  • 2009 – 138,725 miles
  • 2008 – 138,725 miles
  • 2007 – 127,575 miles
  • 2006 – 120,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,575 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,575 miles (-737)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,575 miles
    Test number
    670661470188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,312 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,312 miles
    Test number
    310936563905
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  3. Pass120,509 miles (+10)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,509 miles
    Test number
    998358724108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside zone A but not affecting the driver's view of the road.

  4. Fail120,499 miles (-39,891)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    556477224158
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside zone A but not affecting the driver's view of the road.

  5. Pass160,390 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,390 miles
    Test number
    528493033119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,389 miles (+9,065)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,389 miles
    Test number
    406104313138
    • FailureNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass151,324 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    670717640077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise washer bottle leaking

  8. Fail151,324 miles (+12,599)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    641654140050
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise washer bottle leaking

  9. Pass138,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    138,725 miles
    Test number
    124823209047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,725 miles (+11,150)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,725 miles
    Test number
    422157758476
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre rubbing inner wheel arch occationaly
    • NoteNearside washer not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn to excess
    • NoteOffside rear tyre rubbing inner wheel arch occationaly

  11. Pass127,575 miles (+7,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    620419877206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail120,157 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    574005856235
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass120,157 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    684935456297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,147 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,147 miles
    Test number
    231261156225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Questions about J9 YJT

Does J9 YJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 YJT expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 YJT?
The MOT on J9 YJT expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 YJT done?
J9 YJT was recorded at 120,575 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 26 miles a year.
Has J9 YJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 YJT has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2014.
Has the mileage on J9 YJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 YJT find?
J9 YJT passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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