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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc

Y9 JBNMOT history

Y9 JBN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

Y9 JBN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,994 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 JBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y9 JBN was last recorded at 138,994 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 24,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,256 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
24,738 miles
Average per year
7,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,994 miles
  • 2025 – 114,256 miles
  • 2024 – 103,491 miles
  • 2023 – 92,738 miles
  • 2022 – 80,124 miles
  • 2021 – 78,223 miles
  • 2020 – 69,186 miles
  • 2019 – 64,738 miles
  • 2018 – 60,813 miles
  • 2017 – 55,427 miles
  • 2016 – 49,965 miles
  • 2015 – 43,208 miles
  • 2014 – 37,555 miles
  • 2013 – 31,320 miles
  • 2012 – 24,100 miles
  • 2011 – 16,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,994 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,994 miles (+24,738)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    775322909275
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  2. Pass114,256 miles (+10,765)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    955453374711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is lipped with wear on the inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc scored and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is lipped with wear on the inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is worn,worse on the inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes are perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    367848600613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,491 miles (+10,753)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    931219525229
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    297784180149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail92,738 miles (+12,614)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    606352105400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,124 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    900206083758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    120629550509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail78,223 miles (+9,037)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    774834158421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass69,186 miles (+4,448)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    281915461535
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass64,738 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    426693160043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,813 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    556724998654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    498196142367
    • AdvisoryBrake fault warning lamps illuminated

  14. Fail55,427 miles (+5,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    665103744321
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s/r 154kg/f n/s/r 242kg/f (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake fault warning lamps illuminated

  15. Pass49,965 miles (+6,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    200198678661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass43,208 miles (+5,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    469798745173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass37,555 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    777919464109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,320 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,320 miles
    Test number
    357501773154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,100 miles (+7,138)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,100 miles
    Test number
    268562972124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWear on front discs

  20. Pass16,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,962 miles
    Test number
    717121571181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 JBN

Does Y9 JBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y9 JBN expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y9 JBN?
The MOT on Y9 JBN expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y9 JBN done?
Y9 JBN was recorded at 138,994 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 7,947 miles a year.
Has Y9 JBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 JBN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 JBN 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 Y9 JBN find?
Y9 JBN failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail; offside rear sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 6 more.

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