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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

S9 BLOMOT history

S9 BLO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S9 BLO 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,831 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 BLO was last recorded at 59,831 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,310 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,831 miles
  • 2024 – 58,310 miles
  • 2023 – 56,377 miles
  • 2022 – 54,080 miles
  • 2021 – 51,676 miles
  • 2020 – 49,516 miles
  • 2019 – 47,951 miles
  • 2018 – 46,754 miles
  • 2017 – 44,887 miles
  • 2016 – 43,810 miles
  • 2015 – 41,377 miles
  • 2014 – 39,355 miles
  • 2013 – 36,821 miles
  • 2012 – 34,138 miles
  • 2011 – 31,092 miles
  • 2010 – 28,090 miles
  • 2009 – 24,250 miles
  • 2008 – 20,250 miles
  • 2007 – 16,587 miles
  • 2006 – 14,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    860863992308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail59,831 miles (+1,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    917266587690
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass58,310 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    891831115821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,296 miles (+1,919)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    841203189903
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass56,377 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    125953218422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,080 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,080 miles
    Test number
    263448964675
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,080 miles (+2,404)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,080 miles
    Test number
    519271449776
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,676 miles (+2,160)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    781418594553
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,516 miles
    Test number
    934875374477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail49,516 miles (+1,565)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,516 miles
    Test number
    845451430079
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system center (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,951 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    521604330468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,754 miles (+1,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,754 miles
    Test number
    868230991929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass44,887 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    183055510682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,810 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,810 miles
    Test number
    751015718955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,377 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,377 miles
    Test number
    488797580035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,355 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    698214924302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,821 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,821 miles
    Test number
    278595923387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,138 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    445546822390
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,138 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    746515322313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,092 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    548354311343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    400054110395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass28,090 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    821904610322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,250 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    522367919318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    221228418354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,250 miles (+3,663)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,250 miles
    Test number
    714448918354
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass16,587 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,587 miles
    Test number
    284485927319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,182 miles
    Test number
    150656806337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 BLO

Does S9 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BLO is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S9 BLO?
The MOT on S9 BLO is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 BLO done?
S9 BLO was recorded at 59,831 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has S9 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BLO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 BLO 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 S9 BLO find?
S9 BLO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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