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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S9 DVTMOT history

S9 DVT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S9 DVT blue 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,561 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 DVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 DVT was last recorded at 72,561 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,421 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,140 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,561 miles
  • 2025 – 68,421 miles
  • 2024 – 62,439 miles
  • 2023 – 56,961 miles
  • 2019 – 56,937 miles
  • 2018 – 56,881 miles
  • 2017 – 56,585 miles
  • 2016 – 55,689 miles
  • 2015 – 53,513 miles
  • 2014 – 50,601 miles
  • 2013 – 48,040 miles
  • 2012 – 44,354 miles
  • 2011 – 40,615 miles
  • 2010 – 36,451 miles
  • 2009 – 32,237 miles
  • 2008 – 28,891 miles
  • 2007 – 23,501 miles
  • 2006 – 18,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,561 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,561 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    234656424112
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,421 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    266235809157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,412 miles (+5,973)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    416883397229
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass62,439 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    306860998854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,436 miles (+5,475)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    191910608209
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass56,961 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    683571811893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    743516316293
    • AdvisoryBoot catch faulty

  8. Fail56,937 miles (+56)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    781946713745
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot catch faulty

  9. Pass56,881 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,881 miles
    Test number
    467270724742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,855 miles (+270)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    369067268418
    • DangerousBraking system leaking brake fluid leak on front to rear brake pipe at the front joint (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all rear suspension parts

  11. Pass56,585 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    271866353274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,689 miles (+358)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    124798094815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass55,331 miles (+1,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    980652386153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear number plate light cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass53,513 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    725882615028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer treads cracking
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer treads cracking

  15. Fail53,513 miles (+2,912)3 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    666622615019
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer treads cracking
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteN/s front wiper rubber torn
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer treads cracking

  16. Pass50,601 miles (+2,561)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    426069104040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass48,040 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    509480013073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,354 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    396110412094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass40,615 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    298083611060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,451 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    821242110043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm tread depth

  21. Fail36,451 miles (+4,214)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    390012410004
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm tread depth

  22. Pass32,237 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    964673019087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,891 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,891 miles
    Test number
    223191618014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,501 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    324123317037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,817 miles
    Test number
    624180116025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 DVT

Does S9 DVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 DVT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 DVT?
The MOT on S9 DVT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 DVT done?
S9 DVT was recorded at 72,561 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has S9 DVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 DVT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 DVT 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 DVT find?
S9 DVT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side.

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