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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

173 JLGMOT history

173 JLG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

173 JLG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,918 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
173 JLG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

173 JLG was last recorded at 120,918 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,028 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,890 miles
Average per year
5,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,918 miles
  • 2025 – 113,028 miles
  • 2024 – 104,157 miles
  • 2023 – 97,748 miles
  • 2022 – 92,755 miles
  • 2021 – 84,801 miles
  • 2020 – 81,906 miles
  • 2018 – 74,672 miles
  • 2017 – 66,691 miles
  • 2016 – 63,003 miles
  • 2015 – 58,528 miles
  • 2014 – 51,991 miles
  • 2013 – 46,321 miles
  • 2012 – 41,942 miles
  • 2011 – 37,958 miles
  • 2010 – 34,355 miles
  • 2009 – 28,901 miles
  • 2008 – 21,438 miles
  • 2007 – 18,380 miles
  • 2006 – 15,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,918 miles (+7,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,918 miles
    Test number
    349288371144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,028 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    504062677993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail113,022 miles (+8,865)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    672116744330
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,157 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    602700375046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail104,146 miles (+6,398)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    339505290295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,748 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    225928635484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    835522980415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,755 miles (+7,954)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    278517736420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    309734112574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,801 miles (+2,895)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    986232351106
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,906 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    744302030250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    548130840168
    • 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))

  13. Fail74,672 miles (+17)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    439191256385
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Fail74,655 miles (+7,964)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    643716980048
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  15. Pass66,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    320944969275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail66,691 miles (+3,688)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    561176624648
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass63,003 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    592255206329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,528 miles (+6,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    838231525142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Pass51,991 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    326144534101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    826698723139
    • 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)

  21. Fail46,321 miles (+4,379)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    147148223158
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass41,942 miles (+3,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    808018212156
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass37,958 miles (+3,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,958 miles
    Test number
    275655821432
    • NoteSRS light on

  24. Pass34,355 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,355 miles
    Test number
    161709210111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,901 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    113717019185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,438 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,438 miles
    Test number
    241183028131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,380 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    833936777126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,145 miles
    Test number
    361830486139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 173 JLG

What vehicle is registration 173 JLG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 173 JLG on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 173 JLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 173 JLG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 173 JLG?
The MOT on 173 JLG is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 173 JLG done?
173 JLG was recorded at 120,918 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
Has 173 JLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 173 JLG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 173 JLG 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 173 JLG find?
173 JLG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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