BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
S9 ROBMOT history
S9 ROB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 156,001 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 ROB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 ROB was last recorded at 156,001 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 7,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,677 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,324 miles
- Average per year
- 6,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,001 miles
- 2025 – 148,677 miles
- 2024 – 142,474 miles
- 2023 – 133,425 miles
- 2022 – 123,893 miles
- 2021 – 110,552 miles
- 2015 – 81,252 miles
- 2014 – 80,878 miles
- 2012 – 80,639 miles
- 2011 – 72,660 miles
- 2010 – 68,549 miles
- 2009 – 57,029 miles
- 2008 – 41,828 miles
- 2007 – 30,683 miles
- 2006 – 24,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,001 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,001 miles (+7,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 156,001 miles
- Test number
- 518481345522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,677 miles (+6,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 148,677 miles
- Test number
- 246045931789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass142,474 miles (+9,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 142,474 miles
- Test number
- 580955174309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass133,425 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,425 miles
- Test number
- 433626255905
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail133,425 miles (+9,532)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,425 miles
- Test number
- 637863170845
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,893 miles (+13,341)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,893 miles
- Test number
- 772845153059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 110,552 miles
- Test number
- 657757802816
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 147824325794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 989546401031
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
- AdvisoryEngine light on
FailMileage not read5 failures14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 767235658218
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls to cords (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 544631313567
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 870697523535
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass81,252 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 81,252 miles
- Test number
- 316990265162
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail81,252 miles (+374)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,252 miles
- Test number
- 499189355128
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass80,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 80,878 miles
- Test number
- 489948224037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,878 miles (+239)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,878 miles
- Test number
- 386583624076
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass80,639 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 80,639 miles
- Test number
- 245329322394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,624 miles (+7,964)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,624 miles
- Test number
- 488798822435
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,660 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 72,660 miles
- Test number
- 769888951197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,549 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 68,549 miles
- Test number
- 343911470413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs worn
Fail68,548 miles (+11,519)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,548 miles
- Test number
- 552480370242
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass57,029 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,029 miles
- Test number
- 162232219215
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail57,029 miles (+15,201)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,029 miles
- Test number
- 263642019207
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass41,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,828 miles
- Test number
- 904514418286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,828 miles (+11,145)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,828 miles
- Test number
- 111774118207
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass30,683 miles (+944)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,683 miles
- Test number
- 164469917214
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass29,739 miles (+5,463)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,739 miles
- Test number
- 683456187093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 24,276 miles
- Test number
- 562504656036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S9 ROB
- Does S9 ROB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 ROB is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 ROB?
- The MOT on S9 ROB is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 ROB done?
- S9 ROB was recorded at 156,001 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
- Has S9 ROB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 ROB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on S9 ROB 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 ROB find?
- S9 ROB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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