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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

S9 UAVMOT history

S9 UAV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 320,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S9 UAV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
320,303 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
17,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 UAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 UAV was last recorded at 320,303 miles on 6 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
320,294 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
17,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 320,303 miles
  • 2025 – 305,842 miles
  • 2024 – 283,878 miles
  • 2023 – 264,051 miles
  • 2022 – 234,579 miles
  • 2021 – 210,145 miles
  • 2020 – 196,359 miles
  • 2019 – 186,345 miles
  • 2018 – 173,725 miles
  • 2017 – 158,942 miles
  • 2016 – 148,006 miles
  • 2015 – 131,741 miles
  • 2014 – 105,528 miles
  • 2013 – 79,230 miles
  • 2012 – 64,610 miles
  • 2011 – 47,597 miles
  • 2010 – 34,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,303 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    320,303 miles
    Test number
    257139556690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail320,294 miles (+14,452)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,294 miles
    Test number
    616330853818
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass305,842 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    305,842 miles
    Test number
    608087584448
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail305,838 miles (+21,960)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,838 miles
    Test number
    284737516416
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass283,878 miles (+19,827)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    283,878 miles
    Test number
    890163345524
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass264,051 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    264,051 miles
    Test number
    209986031990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail263,563 miles (+28,984)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,563 miles
    Test number
    200581681678
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass234,579 miles (+24,434)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    234,579 miles
    Test number
    349409023617
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,145 miles (+13,786)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    210,145 miles
    Test number
    910247939923
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  10. Pass196,359 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,359 miles
    Test number
    233618792629
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has a crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDpf light on

  11. Fail196,355 miles (+10,010)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,355 miles
    Test number
    670245278632
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has a crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDpf light on

  12. Pass186,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,345 miles
    Test number
    657328295863
    • AdvisoryDPF fault showing on dash display

  13. Fail186,345 miles (+12,620)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,345 miles
    Test number
    233999888227
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDPF fault showing on dash display

  14. Pass173,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,725 miles
    Test number
    877632734142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail173,725 miles (+14,783)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,725 miles
    Test number
    723180236468
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass158,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,942 miles
    Test number
    330484715939
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail158,942 miles (+10,936)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,942 miles
    Test number
    153168889878
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass148,006 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,006 miles
    Test number
    674727667453
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail147,697 miles (+15,956)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,697 miles
    Test number
    673315483693
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass131,741 miles (+26,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    786648565038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,528 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    425140074032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,524 miles (+26,294)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    477686664086
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass79,230 miles (+14,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    518732753016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass64,610 miles (+17,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,610 miles
    Test number
    606242762076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass47,597 miles (+13,051)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    289792761032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    542260770001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,546 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    154640070072
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about S9 UAV

Does S9 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 UAV is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 UAV?
The MOT on S9 UAV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 UAV done?
S9 UAV was recorded at 320,303 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 17,690 miles a year.
Has S9 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 UAV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 UAV 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 UAV find?
S9 UAV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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