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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

1993 JMMOT history

1993 JM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

1993 JM black 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,307 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1993 JM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1993 JM was last recorded at 173,307 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 6,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,025 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,282 miles
Average per year
10,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,307 miles
  • 2024 – 167,025 miles
  • 2023 – 157,899 miles
  • 2022 – 142,025 miles
  • 2021 – 122,824 miles
  • 2020 – 103,734 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 92,342 miles
  • 2017 – 87,358 miles
  • 2016 – 81,463 miles
  • 2015 – 76,198 miles
  • 2014 – 66,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,307 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,307 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,307 miles
    Test number
    475621748019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,025 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,025 miles
    Test number
    395825458856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,899 miles (+15,874)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,899 miles
    Test number
    185135086234
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,025 miles (+19,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    488627369557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,824 miles (+19,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    460087973710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside front undertray damaged and the oil leak is above that, strongly advise getting it checked. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,734 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    970320023334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,063 miles (+6,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    712125965442
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users pos boost leak (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,342 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    457683905030
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,324 miles (+4,966)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    708492796288
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,358 miles (+5,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    159820248700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass81,463 miles (+5,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    992894551994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays slightly damaged

  12. Pass76,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    992072342295
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking blocks, and engine undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly buckled

  13. Fail76,198 miles (+9,253)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    127588871562
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced PRS (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Replenished reservoir with water. Headlamp washers work now as well (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking blocks, and engine undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly buckled

  14. Pass66,945 miles (+16,222)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    408263954401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    558756804024
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 1993 JM

What vehicle is registration 1993 JM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1993 JM on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jan 2011. 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 1993 JM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1993 JM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1993 JM?
The MOT on 1993 JM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1993 JM done?
1993 JM was recorded at 173,307 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 10,408 miles a year.
Has 1993 JM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1993 JM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on 1993 JM 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 1993 JM find?
1993 JM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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