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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S9 DBWMOT history

S9 DBW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

S9 DBW 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,793 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 DBW was last recorded at 43,793 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,519 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,793 miles
  • 2025 – 42,519 miles
  • 2024 – 41,196 miles
  • 2023 – 39,157 miles
  • 2022 – 35,592 miles
  • 2021 – 33,365 miles
  • 2020 – 31,312 miles
  • 2019 – 29,325 miles
  • 2018 – 25,917 miles
  • 2017 – 22,131 miles
  • 2016 – 18,848 miles
  • 2015 – 13,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,793 miles (+1,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    392237713630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,519 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    427809279897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,196 miles
    Test number
    271077170776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  4. Fail41,196 miles (+2,039)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,196 miles
    Test number
    639597474886
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  5. Pass39,157 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,157 miles
    Test number
    610548980564
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted covering rear suspension parts restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

  6. Pass35,592 miles (+2,227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    519131814959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  7. Pass33,365 miles (+2,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,365 miles
    Test number
    591766183172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads worn close to sensor
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass31,312 miles (+1,987)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    848667224386
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

  9. Pass29,325 miles (+3,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    29,325 miles
    Test number
    952670153688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass25,917 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    605440023563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,131 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    684748861370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,036 miles (+3,188)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,036 miles
    Test number
    173286189795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing inner edge

  13. Pass18,848 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,848 miles
    Test number
    261771028390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,594 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,594 miles
    Test number
    658755055198
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear outer edge

Questions about S9 DBW

Does S9 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 DBW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 DBW?
The MOT on S9 DBW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 DBW done?
S9 DBW was recorded at 43,793 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has S9 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 DBW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S9 DBW 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 DBW find?
S9 DBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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