BMW 3 SERIES J7CDH has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,844 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 14:03.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 28th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

J7CDH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MAY 2027136,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED28TH MAY 202528TH MAY 2026130,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH MAY 202428TH MAY 2025122,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202320TH JANUARY 2024118,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2023118,134 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted Headlight Washers Not Retracting And No Covers Fitted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202220TH JANUARY 2023114,403 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202020TH JANUARY 2022112,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Interior Rear View Mirror Not Secure
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Washer Working But Not Retracting
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Washer Working But Not Retracting
FAILED30TH DECEMBER 2020112,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Interior Rear View Mirror Not Secure
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Washer Working But Not Retracting
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Washer Working But Not Retracting
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201920TH JANUARY 2021107,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 2019107,658 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201920TH JANUARY 2020104,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slight Misting Of Oil
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Flexi-Pipe Has A Slight Blow Of Exhaust Gases
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201820TH JANUARY 201999,454 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201720TH JANUARY 201893,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm & Cuts In Tread (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Headlight Washer Jets Not Retracting Fully
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201620TH JANUARY 201784,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED30TH DECEMBER 201584,653 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Goes Out When Fog Lights Turned On (1.2.1f)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Goes Out When Fog Lights Turned On (1.2.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 201420TH JANUARY 201670,574 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201420TH JANUARY 201555,866 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Parking Permit In Screen Not Interfering With Driver's View
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20139TH DECEMBER 201454,265 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Emissions To Low To Take Measurements
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 20129TH DECEMBER 201338,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J7CDH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

J7CDH MOT Comments

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J7CDH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,844 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,050 miles

J7CDH FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration J7CDH was manufactured on Wednesday 9th December 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 136,844 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,050 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J7CDH has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 48 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does J7CDH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 J7CDH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J7CDH Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 J7CDH does have Tax. Read more

When does J7CDH Tax expire?

The current Tax for J7CDH will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J7CDH MOT expire?

The current MOT for J7CDH will expire in 12 months on Friday 28th May 2027. Read more

When did J7CDH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J7CDH was on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 14:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J7CDH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J7CDH we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J7CDH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J7CDH we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J7CDH?

J7CDH is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has J7CDH done?

The odometer reading for J7CDH at the last MOT in May 2026 was 136,844 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,050 miles per year. Read more

How old is J7CDH?

The vehicle J7CDH was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 9th December 2009. Read more

What colour is J7CDH?

The official colour of J7CDH is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J7CDH have?

J7CDH has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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