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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,979 cc

S9 DGCMOT history

S9 DGC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S9 DGC black 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,041 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 DGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 DGC was last recorded at 51,041 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,345 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,696 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,041 miles
  • 2025 – 47,345 miles
  • 2024 – 43,967 miles
  • 2023 – 40,653 miles
  • 2022 – 37,448 miles
  • 2021 – 33,417 miles
  • 2020 – 31,190 miles
  • 2019 – 24,937 miles
  • 2018 – 18,392 miles
  • 2017 – 17,914 miles
  • 2016 – 16,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,041 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,041 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    180159991049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,345 miles (+3,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    286694309030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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. Pass43,967 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    134131498758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,653 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    358969315418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail40,626 miles (+3,178)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    230520188117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,448 miles (+4,031)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    230776016455
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass33,417 miles (+2,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    312932077659
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,190 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    431670929281
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass24,937 miles (+6,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    952830071823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass18,392 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,392 miles
    Test number
    731173716002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,914 miles
    Test number
    894438837176
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyres cracking (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail17,914 miles (+1,443)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,914 miles
    Test number
    263701913312
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened outer (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass16,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,471 miles
    Test number
    352731749959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail16,471 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,471 miles
    Test number
    192180313707
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S9 DGC

Does S9 DGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 DGC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 DGC?
The MOT on S9 DGC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 DGC done?
S9 DGC was recorded at 51,041 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has S9 DGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 DGC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S9 DGC 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 DGC find?
S9 DGC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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