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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

V9 BAMMOT history

V9 BAM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

V9 BAM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,211 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 BAM was last recorded at 83,211 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,190 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,211 miles
  • 2024 – 81,954 miles
  • 2023 – 79,043 miles
  • 2022 – 76,391 miles
  • 2021 – 75,924 miles
  • 2019 – 73,731 miles
  • 2018 – 71,236 miles
  • 2017 – 68,913 miles
  • 2016 – 66,957 miles
  • 2015 – 62,885 miles
  • 2013 – 59,104 miles
  • 2012 – 55,699 miles
  • 2011 – 51,840 miles
  • 2010 – 45,842 miles
  • 2009 – 39,002 miles
  • 2008 – 34,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,211 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,211 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    606080042521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,190 miles (+1,236)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    337911702038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,954 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    233989599816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    289676287898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,043 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    386207257303
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,029 miles (+2,638)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    445484055115
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,391 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    885851608700
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail76,389 miles (+465)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    772781398857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    238323480955
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,924 miles (+2,193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    684229125810
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,731 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,731 miles
    Test number
    765576605238
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail73,729 miles (+2,493)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,729 miles
    Test number
    792754653343
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass71,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    126590555233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,236 miles (+2,323)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    166381467884
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  15. Pass68,913 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    799481804141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,957 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,957 miles
    Test number
    340870381550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,951 miles (+4,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,951 miles
    Test number
    592002804796
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass62,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    399083945062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,881 miles (+3,777)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    829543345041
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall split

  20. Pass59,104 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    487453143214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,100 miles (+3,401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,100 miles
    Test number
    575872843292
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass55,699 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    429823232210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,840 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    688550431235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    833875910284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,842 miles (+6,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    231335510227
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,002 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    414274969156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    183917778157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 BAM

Does V9 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V9 BAM expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V9 BAM?
The MOT on V9 BAM expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V9 BAM done?
V9 BAM was recorded at 83,211 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has V9 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 BAM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V9 BAM 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 BAM find?
V9 BAM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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