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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

S9 YSJMOT history

S9 YSJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S9 YSJ grey 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,392 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 YSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 YSJ was last recorded at 171,392 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 28,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,157 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
28,235 miles
Average per year
8,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,392 miles
  • 2025 – 143,157 miles
  • 2024 – 137,015 miles
  • 2023 – 129,866 miles
  • 2022 – 123,735 miles
  • 2021 – 119,218 miles
  • 2019 – 112,210 miles
  • 2018 – 106,386 miles
  • 2017 – 101,524 miles
  • 2016 – 97,566 miles
  • 2015 – 92,960 miles
  • 2014 – 77,534 miles
  • 2013 – 66,404 miles
  • 2012 – 50,606 miles
  • 2011 – 36,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,392 miles
    Test number
    204486018661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,392 miles (+28,235)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,392 miles
    Test number
    943978212540
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,157 miles (+6,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,157 miles
    Test number
    720844017412
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,015 miles (+7,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,015 miles
    Test number
    424490730555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,866 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,866 miles
    Test number
    263154367247
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail129,862 miles (+123)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    230709435560
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail129,739 miles (+6,004)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    499059388872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,735 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    586121361980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass119,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,218 miles
    Test number
    812254182603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail119,218 miles (+7,008)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,218 miles
    Test number
    324297611889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass112,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    306690960289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail112,210 miles (+5,824)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    241997940061
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass106,386 miles (+4,862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,386 miles
    Test number
    147875862998
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lights tinted

  14. Pass101,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    533636357959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Lights and Reflectors Tinted

  15. Fail101,523 miles (+3,957)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    402850495966
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and Rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Lights and Reflectors Tinted

  16. Pass97,566 miles (+4,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    206428478760
    • 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass92,960 miles (+15,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    970506211557
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

  18. Pass77,534 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    807470394279
    • NoteExhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

  19. Fail77,483 miles (+11,079)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    396517984411
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

  20. Pass66,404 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    579797283287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,921 miles (+9,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    705722013023
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass50,606 miles (+14,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    889724902032
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass36,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    987758721086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S9 YSJ

Does S9 YSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 YSJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 YSJ?
The MOT on S9 YSJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 YSJ done?
S9 YSJ was recorded at 171,392 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,882 miles a year.
Has S9 YSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 YSJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 YSJ 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 YSJ find?
S9 YSJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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