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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

S9 SBDMOT history

S9 SBD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

S9 SBD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,319 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 SBD was last recorded at 130,319 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,408 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
5,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,319 miles
  • 2025 – 129,408 miles
  • 2024 – 127,928 miles
  • 2023 – 127,074 miles
  • 2022 – 125,513 miles
  • 2021 – 120,675 miles
  • 2020 – 112,646 miles
  • 2019 – 108,442 miles
  • 2018 – 104,212 miles
  • 2017 – 99,233 miles
  • 2016 – 91,120 miles
  • 2015 – 82,416 miles
  • 2014 – 71,837 miles
  • 2013 – 67,616 miles
  • 2012 – 63,684 miles
  • 2011 – 60,588 miles
  • 2010 – 57,068 miles
  • 2009 – 46,496 miles
  • 2008 – 34,340 miles
  • 2007 – 21,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,319 miles (+911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,319 miles
    Test number
    731318812310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,408 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,408 miles
    Test number
    902467765949
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass127,928 miles (+854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    857512823764
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass127,074 miles (+1,561)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    468141853031
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,513 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    234737491099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,675 miles (+8,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    721875574714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
  7. Pass112,646 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,646 miles
    Test number
    589454962691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,442 miles (+4,230)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,442 miles
    Test number
    661188462662
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass104,212 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    665509498035
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass99,233 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    656795365581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    794923206556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail91,120 miles (+8,704)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    953619194492
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass82,416 miles (+10,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    996492375000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass71,837 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    108874744470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,616 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    167080553009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    419192952019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Fail63,684 miles (+3,096)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    108652552006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,588 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    217348241002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,068 miles (+10,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    164143730465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  20. Pass46,496 miles (+12,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    121098849446
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass34,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,340 miles
    Test number
    762527638022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,339 miles (+12,972)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    711617438000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass21,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,367 miles
    Test number
    820226037004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 SBD

Does S9 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 SBD is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 SBD?
The MOT on S9 SBD is valid until 14 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 SBD done?
S9 SBD was recorded at 130,319 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,581 miles a year.
Has S9 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 SBD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on S9 SBD 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 SBD find?
S9 SBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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