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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

T9 DLJMOT history

T9 DLJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,523 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 DLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 DLJ was last recorded at 145,523 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,460 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,063 miles
Average per year
5,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,523 miles
  • 2025 – 141,460 miles
  • 2024 – 138,928 miles
  • 2022 – 135,954 miles
  • 2021 – 132,910 miles
  • 2020 – 129,812 miles
  • 2019 – 118,000 miles
  • 2018 – 112,620 miles
  • 2017 – 104,845 miles
  • 2015 – 97,831 miles
  • 2014 – 89,461 miles
  • 2013 – 79,004 miles
  • 2012 – 75,455 miles
  • 2011 – 66,568 miles
  • 2010 – 58,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,523 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight washer jet not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight washer jet missing
  • AdvisorySteering lock fault light showing

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering lock not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine bay covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,523 miles (+4,063)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,523 miles
    Test number
    356027356975
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight washer jet missing
    • AdvisorySteering lock fault light showing

  2. Pass141,460 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,460 miles
    Test number
    434029269412
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive behind shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail141,456 miles (+2,528)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,456 miles
    Test number
    904982107842
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation excessive brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside haedlight wash missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive behind under shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  4. Pass138,928 miles (+2,974)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,928 miles
    Test number
    301829376953
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,954 miles (+3,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    407717094944
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,910 miles
    Test number
    802934316040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,909 miles (+3,097)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    158200267573
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass129,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    868404564322
    • AdvisoryRear shockers damp

  9. Fail129,812 miles (+11,812)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    591900138130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shockers damp

  10. Pass118,000 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,000 miles
    Test number
    225575677013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    202532421438
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Fail112,620 miles (+7,775)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    103691431044
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  13. Pass104,845 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,845 miles
    Test number
    804909084774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  14. Fail104,841 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    672087699956
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  15. Pass97,831 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    196050039078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,461 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    925578454306
    • 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)

  17. Fail89,459 miles (+10,455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    386737954312
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,004 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    325878523483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,455 miles (+8,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,455 miles
    Test number
    408222662275
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight damage on inner sidewalls

  20. Pass66,568 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    577763271290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,559 miles (+173)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    318484221287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail66,386 miles (+7,433)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    889673891151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    134573960194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T9 DLJ

Does T9 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 DLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 DLJ?
The MOT on T9 DLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 DLJ done?
T9 DLJ was recorded at 145,523 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,355 miles a year.
Has T9 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 DLJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 DLJ 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 T9 DLJ find?
T9 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall; nearside front headlight washer jet not working, and 2 more.

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