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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

NJA 509MOT history

NJA 509 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

NJA 509 grey 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
146,073 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJA 509
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJA 509 was last recorded at 146,073 miles on 18 May 2026, 10,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,970 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,103 miles
Average per year
10,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,073 miles
  • 2025 – 135,970 miles
  • 2024 – 125,096 miles
  • 2023 – 111,196 miles
  • 2022 – 95,119 miles
  • 2021 – 80,161 miles
  • 2020 – 70,096 miles
  • 2019 – 68,418 miles
  • 2018 – 63,071 miles
  • 2017 – 51,553 miles
  • 2016 – 34,175 miles
  • 2015 – 30,958 miles
  • 2014 – 22,170 miles
  • 2013 – 19,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,073 miles (+10,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,073 miles
    Test number
    986507138728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass135,970 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    292879681945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail135,967 miles (+10,871)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,967 miles
    Test number
    829386985817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,096 miles (+13,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,096 miles
    Test number
    103043977204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,196 miles (+16,077)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    830149023792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    655333422584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail95,119 miles (+14,958)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    864034856109
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    872949859379
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail80,161 miles (+10,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    354222863003
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass70,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    873655787019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,096 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    228983595106
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,418 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    432849115733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,071 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    579570628768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,553 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    954061648146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,145 miles (+12,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    298961853339
    • AdvisoryEngine covering & under-tray hinders view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have worn low (n/s approx: 2mm & nailed)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre nailed
  16. Pass34,175 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    786996057386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,958 miles (+8,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    593934816505
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test ok, but not detectable.
  18. Pass22,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,170 miles
    Test number
    907246394266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,170 miles (+2,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,170 miles
    Test number
    937995294216
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass19,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,574 miles
    Test number
    856740493213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about NJA 509

What vehicle is registration NJA 509 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJA 509 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NJA 509 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJA 509 is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJA 509?
The MOT on NJA 509 is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJA 509 done?
NJA 509 was recorded at 146,073 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 10,053 miles a year.
Has NJA 509 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJA 509 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on NJA 509 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 NJA 509 find?
NJA 509 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lenses cloudy but not effecting beam pattern.

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