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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

P9 YMKMOT history

P9 YMK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

P9 YMK 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,431 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P9 YMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P9 YMK was last recorded at 162,431 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 19,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,009 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19,422 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,431 miles
  • 2025 – 143,009 miles
  • 2024 – 135,516 miles
  • 2023 – 126,561 miles
  • 2022 – 117,354 miles
  • 2021 – 108,991 miles
  • 2020 – 104,192 miles
  • 2019 – 97,740 miles
  • 2018 – 90,862 miles
  • 2017 – 84,387 miles
  • 2016 – 77,437 miles
  • 2015 – 71,950 miles
  • 2014 – 58,088 miles
  • 2013 – 40,257 miles
  • 2012 – 39,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,431 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,431 miles (+19,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,431 miles
    Test number
    779252341846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass143,009 miles (+7,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,009 miles
    Test number
    873245975266
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Pass135,516 miles (+8,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    230605974455
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play Both Rear Upper Outer (Forward Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,561 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,561 miles
    Test number
    879704791754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,354 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,354 miles
    Test number
    536858122189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,960 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    454417409307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    729601508347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,991 miles (+4,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,991 miles
    Test number
    665573972091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass104,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    376289077638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,192 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    790040563956
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass104,192 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    855081117439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass97,740 miles (+6,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    653192590934
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass90,862 miles (+6,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    826893196147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass84,387 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    395506862907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,437 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    418673828753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,950 miles (+13,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    938006815233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,088 miles (+17,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    555005804288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,257 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    497280323220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    689416082053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P9 YMK

Does P9 YMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P9 YMK is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P9 YMK?
The MOT on P9 YMK is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P9 YMK done?
P9 YMK was recorded at 162,431 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has P9 YMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P9 YMK has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on P9 YMK 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 YMK find?
P9 YMK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 1 more.

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