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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y609 KJOMOT history

Y609 KJO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

Y609 KJO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,669 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 KJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 KJO was last recorded at 116,669 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,419 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,669 miles
  • 2025 – 116,419 miles
  • 2024 – 116,330 miles
  • 2023 – 115,838 miles
  • 2021 – 115,473 miles
  • 2020 – 115,445 miles
  • 2019 – 115,442 miles
  • 2018 – 114,834 miles
  • 2017 – 114,257 miles
  • 2016 – 112,631 miles
  • 2015 – 111,919 miles
  • 2014 – 110,591 miles
  • 2013 – 106,179 miles
  • 2012 – 99,839 miles
  • 2010 – 90,373 miles
  • 2009 – 81,467 miles
  • 2008 – 71,521 miles
  • 2007 – 57,460 miles
  • 2005 – 37,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,669 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,669 miles (+250)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,669 miles
    Test number
    633207766183
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass116,419 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,419 miles
    Test number
    941926743834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,330 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    650142166744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,838 miles (+365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    684993270031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass115,473 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    319983099139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass115,445 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    930013682644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass115,442 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,442 miles
    Test number
    360333067959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,834 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    298340296469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,257 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,257 miles
    Test number
    191419894446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    294025076421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,631 miles (+712)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    207738873328
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  12. Pass111,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,919 miles
    Test number
    870524197803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail111,919 miles (+1,328)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,919 miles
    Test number
    472668213223
    • FailureNearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass110,591 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,591 miles
    Test number
    429457114227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Fail110,591 miles (+4,412)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,591 miles
    Test number
    709087814219
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Pass106,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    216359693042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail106,179 miles (+6,340)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    115789193457
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  18. Pass99,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    395702202136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,839 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    849371802163
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    175614281069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass90,373 miles (+8,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    130539280036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass81,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    104328579470
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.
  23. Fail81,467 miles (+9,946)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    302718779057
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating.
  24. Pass71,521 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    242835808413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,315 miles (+13,855)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    842409498013
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass57,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    704954677018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,460 miles (+20,412)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    710594077080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass37,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    342134665291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y609 KJO

Does Y609 KJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y609 KJO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y609 KJO?
The MOT on Y609 KJO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y609 KJO done?
Y609 KJO was recorded at 116,669 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has Y609 KJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 KJO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on Y609 KJO 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 Y609 KJO find?
Y609 KJO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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