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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

J9 YRTMOT history

J9 YRT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

J9 YRT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,845 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 YRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 YRT was last recorded at 167,845 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,789 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,056 miles
Average per year
8,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,845 miles
  • 2025 – 162,789 miles
  • 2024 – 156,789 miles
  • 2023 – 147,347 miles
  • 2022 – 142,828 miles
  • 2020 – 139,014 miles
  • 2019 – 128,966 miles
  • 2018 – 117,126 miles
  • 2017 – 114,008 miles
  • 2016 – 102,078 miles
  • 2015 – 88,990 miles
  • 2014 – 71,903 miles
  • 2013 – 57,346 miles
  • 2012 – 52,461 miles
  • 2011 – 33,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,845 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear surface corroded

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,845 miles (+5,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,845 miles
    Test number
    333103886896
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corroded

  2. Pass162,789 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    478890761125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass156,789 miles (+9,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,789 miles
    Test number
    822762963412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,347 miles (+4,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,347 miles
    Test number
    609914068784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,828 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    368325244032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,014 miles (+10,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    989297216315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arms upper inner bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,966 miles (+11,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    620183515504
    • AdvisoryCentral UNDERSHEILD COVERING UNDERSIDE

  8. Pass117,126 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    882602288556
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail117,124 miles (+3,116)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,124 miles
    Test number
    219514860462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,008 miles (+11,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,008 miles
    Test number
    935750307391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass102,078 miles (+13,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    306914803725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cat on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cat on sidewalls

  12. Pass88,990 miles (+17,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    975079485158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,903 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,903 miles
    Test number
    206144664191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,903 miles (+4,557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    206110064183
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,346 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    505734443160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,461 miles (+4,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    556718822217
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass48,223 miles (+14,379)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    276984662473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre inner edge but ply or cord not exposed
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass33,844 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    356940761144
    • Note(both) front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

  19. Fail33,838 miles1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    268139051425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Note(both) front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Questions about J9 YRT

Does J9 YRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 YRT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 YRT?
The MOT on J9 YRT is valid until 5 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 YRT done?
J9 YRT was recorded at 167,845 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 8,859 miles a year.
Has J9 YRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 YRT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on J9 YRT 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 YRT find?
J9 YRT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses; rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear surface corroded.

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