# PL09RFJ — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

PL09RFJ is a Silver BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (2993cc), first registered 2009-04-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for PL09RFJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | PL09RFJ |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2993cc |
| First registered | 2009-04-06 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-05-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 81.25%
- Total defects recorded: 24

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 17:26:20 | PASSED | 173,725 MI | 2027-05-23 00:00:00 |
| 2025-05-22 14:14:43 | PASSED | 170,821 MI | 2026-05-23 00:00:00 |
| 2024-05-24 10:58:17 | PASSED | 168,302 MI | 2025-05-23 00:00:00 |
| 2023-05-20 09:43:38 | PASSED | 165,278 MI | 2024-05-19 00:00:00 |
| 2022-05-14 08:48:32 | PASSED | 162,049 MI | 2023-05-18 00:00:00 |
| 2022-05-13 10:50:47 | FAILED | 162,012 MI | — |
| 2021-05-19 09:13:27 | PASSED | 157,576 MI | 2022-05-18 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-05 15:37:21 | PASSED | 152,803 MI | 2021-03-10 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-11 14:46:09 | PASSED | 138,692 MI | 2020-03-10 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-28 17:10:18 | PASSED | 122,717 MI | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-26 14:51:06 | PASSED | 108,326 MI | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-20 12:32:27 | FAILED | 108,117 MI | — |
| 2015-05-19 12:29:48 | PASSED | 92,467 MI | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-14 15:49:51 | PASSED | 76,482 MI | 2014-04-06 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-14 15:49:51 | FAILED | 76,482 MI | — |
| 2012-03-16 16:42:32 | PASSED | 64,163 MI | 2013-04-06 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-05-13 17:26:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2025-05-22 14:14:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2024-05-24 10:58:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-05-14 08:48:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: rear wheels have been changed

**2022-05-13 10:50:47 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

**2021-05-19 09:13:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

**2020-03-05 15:37:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: offside front tyre wearing on edges.
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-02-28 17:10:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2017-01-20 12:32:27 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2013-03-14 15:49:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for PL09RFJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/PL09RFJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.