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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

T9 DRLMOT history

T9 DRL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,535 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 DRL was last recorded at 54,535 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,340 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,195 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,535 miles
  • 2025 – 52,340 miles
  • 2024 – 50,206 miles
  • 2023 – 48,266 miles
  • 2022 – 45,572 miles
  • 2021 – 42,669 miles
  • 2020 – 40,625 miles
  • 2019 – 37,160 miles
  • 2018 – 34,601 miles
  • 2017 – 32,426 miles
  • 2016 – 29,998 miles
  • 2015 – 27,527 miles
  • 2014 – 25,292 miles
  • 2013 – 21,970 miles
  • 2012 – 18,584 miles
  • 2010 – 14,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,535 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
  • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling cracked

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre is cracked and worn on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,535 miles (+2,195)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    744711628419
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryProp shaft coupling cracked

  2. Pass52,340 miles (+2,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,340 miles
    Test number
    425196428270
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak? undercover damp of oil
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel borderline
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Pass50,206 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    553555260664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is cracked and worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail50,204 miles (+1,938)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    868962255883
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is cracked and worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass48,266 miles (+2,694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    144476008068
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear over the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear axle

  6. Pass45,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    885743580329
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nick on side wall Tyre

  7. Fail45,570 miles (+2,901)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    814442002373
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nick on side wall Tyre

  8. Pass42,669 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    139362475499
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,625 miles
    Test number
    778964514025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail40,622 miles (+3,462)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    579438893990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass37,160 miles (+2,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,160 miles
    Test number
    614084916469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort on parking brake
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass34,601 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    703958685184
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

  13. Pass32,426 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    864437878616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass29,998 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    369661769915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,527 miles (+2,235)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    937370925115
    • 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)
    • NoteTyres have edge wear all round.

  16. Pass25,292 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    498781724174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,970 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    758019303082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,584 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,584 miles
    Test number
    698779802062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,852 miles
    Test number
    852697050334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,852 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,852 miles
    Test number
    934227250332
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T9 DRL

Does T9 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 DRL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 DRL?
The MOT on T9 DRL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 DRL done?
T9 DRL was recorded at 54,535 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has T9 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 DRL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T9 DRL 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 DRL find?
T9 DRL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side cracked; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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