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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

P9 YJJMOT history

P9 YJJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

P9 YJJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,226 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P9 YJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P9 YJJ was last recorded at 110,226 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,677 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,226 miles
  • 2024 – 109,677 miles
  • 2023 – 108,247 miles
  • 2021 – 106,889 miles
  • 2020 – 106,001 miles
  • 2018 – 103,244 miles
  • 2016 – 102,318 miles
  • 2015 – 100,491 miles
  • 2014 – 92,576 miles
  • 2013 – 91,504 miles
  • 2012 – 86,983 miles
  • 2011 – 81,342 miles
  • 2010 – 72,980 miles
  • 2009 – 59,622 miles
  • 2008 – 43,408 miles
  • 2007 – 40,840 miles
  • 2006 – 37,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,226 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front and rear discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brakes have uneven application developing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,226 miles (+549)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    480347633068
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,677 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    725670851630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly weeping. (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass108,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    286271805403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232168462068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight oil misting. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion at the top of the shaft under top mounting. (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass106,889 miles (+888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    844110071642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin caliper binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass106,001 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    825856709226
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Fail105,994 miles (+2,750)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    961753322248
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass103,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    308840866836
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have uneven application developing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. FailMileage not read11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184987278802
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have uneven application developing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass102,318 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,318 miles
    Test number
    649752093197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  11. Fail102,314 miles (+1,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    862790592204
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass100,491 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    219818850383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam image deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail100,491 miles (+7,915)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    320467334312
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment On limit (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam image deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass92,576 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    998935684076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail92,574 miles (+1,070)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,574 miles
    Test number
    285156674040
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass91,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    578586943007
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail91,504 miles (+4,521)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    439463343069
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass86,983 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    787933762033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,959 miles (+5,617)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    469309552094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail81,342 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    375349241022
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass81,342 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    947019841029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    104525160060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,980 miles (+13,358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    422614260049
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  24. Pass59,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    140275069462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,622 miles (+16,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    922688059054
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass43,408 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    170999048489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,840 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    573930967012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    890738096031
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P9 YJJ

Does P9 YJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P9 YJJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P9 YJJ?
The MOT on P9 YJJ is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P9 YJJ done?
P9 YJJ was recorded at 110,226 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
Has P9 YJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P9 YJJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on P9 YJJ 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 P9 YJJ find?
P9 YJJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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