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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc

V9 ABAMOT history

V9 ABA is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

V9 ABA bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,043 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 ABA was last recorded at 117,043 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,040 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,043 miles
  • 2025 – 114,773 miles
  • 2024 – 111,993 miles
  • 2023 – 108,499 miles
  • 2022 – 104,502 miles
  • 2021 – 98,741 miles
  • 2020 – 91,916 miles
  • 2019 – 85,751 miles
  • 2018 – 78,470 miles
  • 2017 – 69,400 miles
  • 2016 – 62,139 miles
  • 2015 – 53,716 miles
  • 2014 – 41,004 miles
  • 2013 – 31,471 miles
  • 2012 – 22,723 miles
  • 2011 – 15,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,043 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,043 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    866039555625
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,040 miles (+2,267)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,040 miles
    Test number
    912486661263
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,773 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    198444101639
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,770 miles (+2,777)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    900623256029
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,993 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    794936568524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,499 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    848142778708
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail108,456 miles (+3,954)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,456 miles
    Test number
    947642270366
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,502 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    221333199292
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,461 miles (+5,720)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    363409410172
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,741 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    661736153389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    265759858003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,914 miles (+6,163)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    473540349678
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass85,751 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    658336284036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass78,470 miles (+9,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    994583297707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,400 miles (+7,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    492157533667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    637695111609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,139 miles (+8,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    362444111291
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,716 miles (+12,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,716 miles
    Test number
    677804705156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,004 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    799775964063
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer wall damaged

  20. Fail40,943 miles (+9,472)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    139282364451
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre outer wall damaged

  21. Pass31,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,471 miles
    Test number
    509976283005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail31,471 miles (+8,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,471 miles
    Test number
    808086083030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass22,723 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,723 miles
    Test number
    496551462071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,269 miles (+7,108)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    485814352008
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass15,161 miles (+85)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,161 miles
    Test number
    309281061011
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

  26. Fail15,076 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,076 miles
    Test number
    737875051032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Questions about V9 ABA

Does V9 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 ABA is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 ABA?
The MOT on V9 ABA is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 ABA done?
V9 ABA was recorded at 117,043 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has V9 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 ABA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 ABA 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 V9 ABA find?
V9 ABA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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