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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S21 YMJMOT history

S21 YMJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S21 YMJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,085 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 YMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 YMJ was last recorded at 161,085 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,014 miles · 24 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
9,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,085 miles
  • 2024 – 131,814 miles
  • 2023 – 99,827 miles
  • 2022 – 87,269 miles
  • 2021 – 84,955 miles
  • 2020 – 82,409 miles
  • 2019 – 79,060 miles
  • 2018 – 76,524 miles
  • 2017 – 57,922 miles
  • 2016 – 52,623 miles
  • 2015 – 45,722 miles
  • 2014 – 41,674 miles
  • 2013 – 35,717 miles
  • 2012 – 31,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,085 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,085 miles (+71)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,085 miles
    Test number
    675005642142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail161,014 miles (+29,200)1 major3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,014 miles
    Test number
    423357316596
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,814 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,814 miles
    Test number
    878940156918
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazard lamps. (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail131,814 miles (+31,987)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,814 miles
    Test number
    452793162830
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and back (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Hazard lamps. (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass99,827 miles (+12,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    736443873755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,269 miles (+2,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    205715932596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass84,955 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,955 miles
    Test number
    669671512285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,409 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    969949861032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,060 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    184550519611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  10. Fail78,989 miles (+2,465)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    889067015349
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass76,524 miles (+8,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    781461282704
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,288 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    103019074797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    605075579361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,922 miles (+5,299)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    881457992926
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass52,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    593251034581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,623 miles (+6,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    204988407617
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass45,722 miles (+4,048)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    348227445045
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
  18. Pass41,674 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    859329344087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,717 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    848418753002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,749 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    267941912126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about S21 YMJ

Does S21 YMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 YMJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 YMJ?
The MOT on S21 YMJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 YMJ done?
S21 YMJ was recorded at 161,085 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 9,444 miles a year.
Has S21 YMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 YMJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 YMJ 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 S21 YMJ find?
S21 YMJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking, and 5 more.

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