BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
S9 VNSMOT history
S9 VNS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 140,259 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 VNS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 VNS was last recorded at 140,259 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 8,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 131,818 miles · 21 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,441 miles
- Average per year
- 6,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,259 miles
- 2022 – 131,818 miles
- 2021 – 122,584 miles
- 2020 – 106,372 miles
- 2019 – 102,235 miles
- 2018 – 93,724 miles
- 2017 – 84,981 miles
- 2016 – 75,217 miles
- 2015 – 64,941 miles
- 2014 – 64,896 miles
- 2013 – 62,970 miles
- 2011 – 56,868 miles
- 2010 – 49,923 miles
- 2009 – 39,534 miles
- 2008 – 33,050 miles
- 2007 – 32,167 miles
- 2006 – 27,435 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,259 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded both front springs and nearside rear spring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake fluid slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,259 miles (+8,441)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 140,259 miles
- Test number
- 250114203855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,818 miles (+9,234)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,818 miles
- Test number
- 608367205656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,584 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 122,584 miles
- Test number
- 627196058879
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs and nearside rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (broken wire n/s/f)
Fail122,576 miles (+16,204)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,576 miles
- Test number
- 372857373069
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front springs and nearside rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (broken wire n/s/f)
Pass106,372 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,372 miles
- Test number
- 594651169358
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,352 miles (+4,117)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,352 miles
- Test number
- 741698139011
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine aborted emission test after excessive smoke emited from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from engine undertray during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,235 miles
- Test number
- 954743426181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,235 miles (+8,511)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,235 miles
- Test number
- 464416746451
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety major oil leak from engine onto exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no effort on o/s/rear wheel (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,724 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,724 miles
- Test number
- 851954670030
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscure access to some components
Fail93,724 miles (+8,743)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,724 miles
- Test number
- 507587143347
- FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscure access to some components
Pass84,981 miles (+9,764)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,981 miles
- Test number
- 917244371958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,217 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,217 miles
- Test number
- 955048747348
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail75,217 miles (+10,276)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,217 miles
- Test number
- 160764597957
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,941 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,941 miles
- Test number
- 255577375156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Fail64,896 miles (+1,926)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,896 miles
- Test number
- 458860014426
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,970 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,970 miles
- Test number
- 245545623253
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail62,970 miles (+6,102)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,970 miles
- Test number
- 955460513291
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,868 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,868 miles
- Test number
- 738402761350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,863 miles (+6,940)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,863 miles
- Test number
- 466167351360
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,923 miles (+10,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,923 miles
- Test number
- 373867400321
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,534 miles (+6,484)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,534 miles
- Test number
- 483228709412
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs corroding.
Pass33,050 miles (+883)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 33,050 miles
- Test number
- 124832418391
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Pass32,167 miles (+4,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 32,167 miles
- Test number
- 792925547352
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 27,435 miles
- Test number
- 894027346326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S9 VNS
- Does S9 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S9 VNS expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S9 VNS?
- The MOT on S9 VNS expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S9 VNS done?
- S9 VNS was recorded at 140,259 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 6,720 miles a year.
- Has S9 VNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 VNS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S9 VNS 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 VNS find?
- S9 VNS passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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