BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
S9 MBUMOT history
S9 MBU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 198,856 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,947 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 MBU was last recorded at 198,856 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 10,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,741 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,115 miles
- Average per year
- 6,947 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,856 miles
- 2025 – 188,741 miles
- 2024 – 179,760 miles
- 2022 – 170,831 miles
- 2021 – 155,636 miles
- 2019 – 151,759 miles
- 2018 – 146,998 miles
- 2017 – 141,801 miles
- 2016 – 135,238 miles
- 2015 – 123,657 miles
- 2014 – 110,104 miles
- 2013 – 103,665 miles
- 2012 – 94,714 miles
- 2011 – 88,093 miles
- 2010 – 82,940 miles
- 2009 – 78,659 miles
- 2008 – 75,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,856 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Tyre pressure warning lamp on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,856 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 198,856 miles
- Test number
- 307432971242
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail198,856 miles (+10,115)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,856 miles
- Test number
- 649248469174
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass188,741 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 188,741 miles
- Test number
- 427677344358
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail188,741 miles (+8,981)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,741 miles
- Test number
- 999916375277
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,760 miles (+8,929)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 179,760 miles
- Test number
- 105860963156
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass170,831 miles (+15,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 170,831 miles
- Test number
- 881841919805
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,636 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 155,636 miles
- Test number
- 903435176352
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
Fail155,636 miles (+3)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,636 miles
- Test number
- 437185496995
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
Fail155,633 miles (+3,874)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,633 miles
- Test number
- 614679794047
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements little reading on osr (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective brake light on dash indicating a warning (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,759 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,759 miles
- Test number
- 143935856521
- AdvisoryBrake fluid warning lamp on
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
Fail151,759 miles (+4,761)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,759 miles
- Test number
- 858624868573
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid warning lamp on
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
Pass146,998 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 146,998 miles
- Test number
- 547798684141
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged
Fail146,998 miles (+5,197)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,998 miles
- Test number
- 353606546428
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged
Pass141,801 miles (+6,563)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 141,801 miles
- Test number
- 615533830831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 135,238 miles
- Test number
- 619133320046
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure but still supporting exhaust
Fail135,238 miles (+11,581)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,238 miles
- Test number
- 320078258939
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure but still supporting exhaust
Pass123,657 miles (+13,553)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 123,657 miles
- Test number
- 242994732789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,104 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,104 miles
- Test number
- 707397864245
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass110,104 miles (+6,439)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,104 miles
- Test number
- 938407164295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,665 miles (+8,951)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 103,665 miles
- Test number
- 277184223262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,714 miles (+6,621)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,714 miles
- Test number
- 865541002290
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall have slight damage (ran flat?)
Fail88,093 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,093 miles
- Test number
- 356841301485
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges
- NotePlastic undergaurds fitted
Pass88,093 miles (+5,153)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 88,093 miles
- Test number
- 367891801421
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges
- NotePlastic undergaurds fitted
Pass82,940 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,940 miles
- Test number
- 284303290421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,659 miles (+2,721)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,659 miles
- Test number
- 390137589106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,938 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,938 miles
- Test number
- 314044698454
- 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)
Questions about S9 MBU
- Does S9 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 MBU is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 MBU?
- The MOT on S9 MBU is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 MBU done?
- S9 MBU was recorded at 198,856 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
- Has S9 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 MBU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S9 MBU 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 MBU find?
- S9 MBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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