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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T9 YYWMOT history

T9 YYW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,093 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 YYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 YYW was last recorded at 129,093 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 6,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2012: 17,186 miles, lower than 25,754 miles on 30 May 2012.
  • 15 Feb 2021: 98,602 miles, lower than 906,604 miles on 26 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,943 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,150 miles
Average per year
7,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,093 miles
  • 2024 – 114,701 miles
  • 2023 – 110,286 miles
  • 2022 – 104,085 miles
  • 2021 – 98,602 miles
  • 2019 – 906,604 miles
  • 2018 – 76,147 miles
  • 2017 – 62,417 miles
  • 2016 – 51,058 miles
  • 2015 – 41,903 miles
  • 2014 – 33,691 miles
  • 2013 – 24,109 miles
  • 2012 – 17,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,093 miles (+6,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,093 miles
    Test number
    879776899147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass122,943 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    829504947750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass114,701 miles (+4,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,701 miles
    Test number
    922458401102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass110,286 miles (+6,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,286 miles
    Test number
    647623831167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass104,085 miles (+5,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,085 miles
    Test number
    355591651022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,602 miles (-808,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    632938152988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass906,604 miles (+830,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    906,604 miles
    Test number
    785035759151
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass76,147 miles (+13,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    736849185784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,417 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,417 miles
    Test number
    549241846917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
  10. Fail62,375 miles (+11,317)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    554025575893
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
  11. Pass51,058 miles (+9,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    657762894033
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass41,903 miles (+8,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,903 miles
    Test number
    412617601688
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides starting to wear low - 2.0/2.5mm avg (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread - 2.0/2.5mm avg (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass33,691 miles (+9,582)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,691 miles
    Test number
    629425954273
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass24,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    388775253204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail24,103 miles (+6,917)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    148405353274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass17,186 miles (-8,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,186 miles
    Test number
    495417452223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,754 miles
    Test number
    588151852168
    • NoteN/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about T9 YYW

Does T9 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 YYW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 YYW?
The MOT on T9 YYW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 YYW done?
T9 YYW was recorded at 129,093 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 7,607 miles a year.
Has T9 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 YYW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T9 YYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T9 YYW find?
T9 YYW passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s.

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