BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
S9 WBUMOT history
S9 WBU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 193,021 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 WBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 3 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 WBU was last recorded at 193,021 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 15,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,562 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,459 miles
- Average per year
- 8,741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,021 miles
- 2025 – 177,562 miles
- 2024 – 172,132 miles
- 2023 – 154,918 miles
- 2022 – 148,294 miles
- 2021 – 137,909 miles
- 2020 – 130,367 miles
- 2019 – 122,585 miles
- 2018 – 108,949 miles
- 2017 – 88,102 miles
- 2016 – 58,315 miles
- 2015 – 55,499 miles
- 2014 – 53,376 miles
- 2013 – 49,793 miles
- 2012 – 46,014 miles
- 2011 – 42,474 miles
- 2010 – 38,700 miles
- 2009 – 35,361 miles
- 2008 – 31,066 miles
- 2007 – 26,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,021 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder but not exposing cords (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged + Seepage?
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,021 miles (+15,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 193,021 miles
- Test number
- 346636391012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,562 miles (+5,430)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 177,562 miles
- Test number
- 894530232819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,132 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 172,132 miles
- Test number
- 814825660127
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged + Seepage? (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail172,132 miles (+17,214)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,132 miles
- Test number
- 507921529420
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged + Seepage? (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass154,918 miles (+6,624)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 154,918 miles
- Test number
- 742672427278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,294 miles (+10,385)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 148,294 miles
- Test number
- 928329649864
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 137,909 miles
- Test number
- 395790543728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,909 miles (+7,542)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,909 miles
- Test number
- 299655591038
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass130,367 miles (+7,782)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 130,367 miles
- Test number
- 644608879862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,585 miles (+13,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 122,585 miles
- Test number
- 901818363421
- AdvisoryLow reading on n/s park brake
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view
Pass108,949 miles (+20,847)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 108,949 miles
- Test number
- 287022153387
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,102 miles (+29,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 88,102 miles
- Test number
- 275581983169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not considered within drivers view.
Pass58,315 miles (+2,816)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,315 miles
- Test number
- 772563011187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,499 miles (+2,123)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 55,499 miles
- Test number
- 769782981016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,376 miles (+3,583)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 53,376 miles
- Test number
- 516759204238
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOsf tyre side wall cut
Pass49,793 miles (+3,779)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 49,793 miles
- Test number
- 155293613245
- NotePoss n/s/r spring fractured
Pass46,014 miles (+3,540)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 46,014 miles
- Test number
- 526599692164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,474 miles (+3,774)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 42,474 miles
- Test number
- 259128501283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,700 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 38,700 miles
- Test number
- 163195110214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,361 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 35,361 miles
- Test number
- 462465219296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,066 miles (+4,301)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,066 miles
- Test number
- 122617918234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,765 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,765 miles
- Test number
- 801599297161
- 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)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
Questions about S9 WBU
- Does S9 WBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 WBU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 WBU?
- The MOT on S9 WBU is valid until 5 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 WBU done?
- S9 WBU was recorded at 193,021 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 8,741 miles a year.
- Has S9 WBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 WBU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S9 WBU 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 WBU find?
- S9 WBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder but not exposing cords.
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