
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass84,955 miles (+2,546)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 84,955 miles
- Test number
- 669671512285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,409 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,409 miles
- Test number
- 969949861032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass68,288 miles (+10,366)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,288 miles
- Test number
- 103019074797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,922 miles
- Test number
- 605075579361
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass52,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 52,623 miles
- Test number
- 593251034581
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass41,674 miles (+5,957)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,674 miles
- Test number
- 859329344087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,717 miles (+3,968)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 848418753002
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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