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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,979 cc

S9 WGEMOT history

S9 WGE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S9 WGE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,825 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 WGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 WGE was last recorded at 143,825 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,497 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,328 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,825 miles
  • 2025 – 138,497 miles
  • 2023 – 133,808 miles
  • 2022 – 119,681 miles
  • 2020 – 113,115 miles
  • 2019 – 101,499 miles
  • 2018 – 96,097 miles
  • 2017 – 88,937 miles
  • 2016 – 78,292 miles
  • 2015 – 71,560 miles
  • 2014 – 59,810 miles
  • 2013 – 50,119 miles
  • 2012 – 39,139 miles
  • 2011 – 35,169 miles
  • 2010 – 31,982 miles
  • 2009 – 26,326 miles
  • 2008 – 20,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,825 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 RFT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,825 miles (+5,328)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,825 miles
    Test number
    712290520547
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low
  2. Pass138,497 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,497 miles
    Test number
    123196725709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel out of alignment appears to toe in
  3. Fail138,495 miles (+4,687)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,495 miles
    Test number
    509469684278
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,808 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,808 miles
    Test number
    941296949852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,508 miles (+6,827)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    520326970316
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass119,681 miles (+6,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    515720164551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass113,115 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    301735702165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,070 miles (+6,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    589562266348
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,499 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    823172165326
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail101,494 miles (+5,397)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    142364265746
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass96,097 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    686405301661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,937 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    656910287587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,292 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,292 miles
    Test number
    622970100364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,560 miles (+11,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    769861465099
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass59,810 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    165463054066
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail59,810 miles (+9,691)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    896853854053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass50,119 miles (+10,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    127377653423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,139 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    368046852008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    475002261038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,169 miles (+3,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    118282661038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  21. Pass31,982 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    493786550036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,326 miles (+5,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,326 miles
    Test number
    341994149048
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges
  23. Pass20,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,370 miles
    Test number
    851986668061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 WGE

Does S9 WGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 WGE is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 WGE?
The MOT on S9 WGE is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 WGE done?
S9 WGE was recorded at 143,825 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has S9 WGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 WGE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 WGE 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 WGE find?
S9 WGE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective water inside; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint, and 1 more.

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