BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
Y9 JKAMOT history
Y9 JKA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 172,547 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y9 JKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y9 JKA was last recorded at 172,547 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 11,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,151 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,396 miles
- Average per year
- 7,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,547 miles
- 2025 – 161,151 miles
- 2024 – 149,091 miles
- 2023 – 138,948 miles
- 2022 – 131,817 miles
- 2020 – 129,499 miles
- 2019 – 127,638 miles
- 2018 – 125,168 miles
- 2017 – 119,247 miles
- 2016 – 110,585 miles
- 2015 – 101,360 miles
- 2014 – 92,879 miles
- 2013 – 83,485 miles
- 2012 – 73,227 miles
- 2011 – 64,688 miles
- 2010 – 57,554 miles
- 2009 – 48,456 miles
- 2008 – 33,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,547 miles
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,547 miles (+11,396)4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 172,547 miles
- Test number
- 864021453500
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,151 miles (+39)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 161,151 miles
- Test number
- 385262366003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail161,112 miles (+12,021)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,112 miles
- Test number
- 613301266455
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass149,091 miles (+10,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 149,091 miles
- Test number
- 649623462530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass138,948 miles (+7,131)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 138,948 miles
- Test number
- 540086399147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,817 miles (+2,318)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,817 miles
- Test number
- 684497317670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,499 miles (+17)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,499 miles
- Test number
- 158413618409
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail129,482 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous1 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,482 miles
- Test number
- 857269025004
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,638 miles
- Test number
- 595137455332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,634 miles (+2,466)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,634 miles
- Test number
- 919822503014
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass125,168 miles (+5,921)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 125,168 miles
- Test number
- 980850346315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,247 miles (+8,662)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 119,247 miles
- Test number
- 589615228194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,585 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,585 miles
- Test number
- 567261123922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,360 miles (+8,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 101,360 miles
- Test number
- 256380215183
- 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)
Pass92,879 miles (+9,394)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,879 miles
- Test number
- 525688324140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,485 miles (+10,258)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 489040783025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,227 miles (+8,539)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 73,227 miles
- Test number
- 248795972030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,688 miles (+7,134)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,688 miles
- Test number
- 907421881035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,554 miles (+9,098)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,554 miles
- Test number
- 693794580056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,456 miles (+14,590)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,456 miles
- Test number
- 322922989006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,866 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 33,866 miles
- Test number
- 711697978069
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about Y9 JKA
- Does Y9 JKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 JKA is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y9 JKA?
- The MOT on Y9 JKA is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y9 JKA done?
- Y9 JKA was recorded at 172,547 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
- Has Y9 JKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y9 JKA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y9 JKA 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 JKA find?
- Y9 JKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 10 more.
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