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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc

S90 AJOMOT history

S90 AJO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S90 AJO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,066 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 AJO was last recorded at 196,066 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2019: 104,733 miles, lower than 140,733 miles on 23 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,304 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,762 miles
Average per year
11,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,066 miles
  • 2025 – 190,304 miles
  • 2024 – 183,141 miles
  • 2023 – 177,495 miles
  • 2022 – 167,156 miles
  • 2021 – 150,916 miles
  • 2020 – 147,619 miles
  • 2019 – 104,733 miles
  • 2018 – 130,099 miles
  • 2017 – 126,023 miles
  • 2016 – 110,771 miles
  • 2015 – 85,935 miles
  • 2014 – 63,141 miles
  • 2013 – 50,016 miles
  • 2012 – 40,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,066 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,066 miles
    Test number
    536283183012
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  2. Fail196,066 miles (+5,762)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,066 miles
    Test number
    968067419817
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Pass190,304 miles (+7,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,304 miles
    Test number
    125551397833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  4. Pass183,141 miles (+5,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,141 miles
    Test number
    410951395395
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  5. Pass177,495 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,495 miles
    Test number
    240330854979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,156 miles (+16,240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    863371203153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,916 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,916 miles
    Test number
    531446315648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has been repaired on inner rim
  8. Fail150,865 miles (+3,246)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,865 miles
    Test number
    891753870219
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass147,619 miles (+42,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    403562681531
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass104,733 miles (-36,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    742934374397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail140,733 miles (+10,634)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,733 miles
    Test number
    594328597703
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass130,099 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,099 miles
    Test number
    158117024441
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front discs ( surface )
  13. Pass126,023 miles (+15,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    458287382829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,771 miles (+24,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    873155054990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,935 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    398051535043
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail85,935 miles (+22,794)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    187381835460
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass63,141 miles (+13,125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    777025034043
    • NoteN/S/R/CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT
  18. Pass50,016 miles (+9,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    866016823046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass40,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    126850042460
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S90 AJO

Does S90 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 AJO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 AJO?
The MOT on S90 AJO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 AJO done?
S90 AJO was recorded at 196,066 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 11,063 miles a year.
Has S90 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 AJO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S90 AJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S90 AJO find?
S90 AJO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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