BMW 3 SERIES YS09VBL has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,014 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 13:14.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 6th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

YS09VBL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JULY 202789,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear Flex Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear Flex Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH JULY 202689,014 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear Flex Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear Flex Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH MAY 202688,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre In Edge Off Tyre 225/45/r17
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Exhaust Fumes Entering Cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  14. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202521ST JANUARY 202681,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 202481,582 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Heat Shield Loose Around Fuel Tank
  11. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 202476,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre Central Of Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated Joint Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20229TH OCTOBER 202370,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Bumper Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20217TH SEPTEMBER 202265,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 202165,987 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Front Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20207TH SEPTEMBER 202163,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Components
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Is Starting To Wear On Inner Edge And Crack
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201927TH AUGUST 202059,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  4. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201959,803 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  5. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20182ND AUGUST 201956,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Coversand Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201856,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Coversand Undertrays Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20172ND AUGUST 201852,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Covering Componants
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Rear Brake Pads 2mm Thick (3.5.1g)
FAILED31ST JULY 201752,452 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Section (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Covering Componants
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Rear Brake Pads 2mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH JULY 201629TH JULY 201746,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Crracking
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Cracking
PASSED25TH JULY 201524TH JULY 201637,888 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH JULY 20148TH JULY 201529,284 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20132ND SEPTEMBER 201427,528 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201226TH AUGUST 201324,799 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS09VBL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

YS09VBL MOT Comments

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YS09VBL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,014 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,236 miles

YS09VBL FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YS09VBL was manufactured on Wednesday 26th August 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 89,014 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,236 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YS09VBL has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 59 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 16 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 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 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does YS09VBL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 YS09VBL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS09VBL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 YS09VBL does have Tax. Read more

When does YS09VBL Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS09VBL will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. 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 YS09VBL MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS09VBL will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 6th July 2027. Read more

When did YS09VBL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS09VBL was on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 13:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS09VBL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YS09VBL we can see 14 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 YS09VBL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YS09VBL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YS09VBL?

YS09VBL is registered as a 2009 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YS09VBL done?

The odometer reading for YS09VBL at the last MOT in July 2026 was 89,014 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 5,236 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS09VBL?

The vehicle YS09VBL was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th August 2009. Read more

What colour is YS09VBL?

The official colour of YS09VBL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YS09VBL have?

YS09VBL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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