BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
A14 JLEMOT history
A14 JLE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 236,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 236,612 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 JLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 JLE was last recorded at 236,612 miles on 27 May 2026, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 231,027 miles · 2 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,585 miles
- Average per year
- 6,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 236,612 miles
- 2024 – 231,027 miles
- 2023 – 229,418 miles
- 2022 – 222,402 miles
- 2021 – 221,352 miles
- 2020 – 220,633 miles
- 2019 – 219,402 miles
- 2018 – 211,893 miles
- 2017 – 207,383 miles
- 2016 – 202,213 miles
- 2015 – 194,109 miles
- 2014 – 183,696 miles
- 2013 – 176,884 miles
- 2012 – 168,786 miles
- 2011 – 159,455 miles
- 2010 – 150,335 miles
- 2009 – 145,364 miles
- 2008 – 137,429 miles
- 2007 – 119,088 miles
- 2006 – 103,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,612 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,612 miles (+5,585)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 236,612 miles
- Test number
- 775580457231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,027 miles (+1,609)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 231,027 miles
- Test number
- 818444016431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass229,418 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 229,418 miles
- Test number
- 580491343487
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail229,418 miles (+7,016)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,418 miles
- Test number
- 672902702212
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass222,402 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2023
- Odometer
- 222,402 miles
- Test number
- 239442824392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,352 miles (+719)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 221,352 miles
- Test number
- 774714266390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,633 miles (+1,231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 220,633 miles
- Test number
- 578212204296
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber corroded but not likely to fail or cause damage to other components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass219,402 miles (+7,509)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 219,402 miles
- Test number
- 594984779026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,893 miles (+4,510)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 211,893 miles
- Test number
- 752420039879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass207,383 miles (+5,170)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 207,383 miles
- Test number
- 865694530987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,213 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 202,213 miles
- Test number
- 472729741373
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From bottle to rack (2.3.3b)
Fail202,213 miles (+8,104)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,213 miles
- Test number
- 114675006329
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage From bottle to rack (2.3.3b)
Pass194,109 miles (+10,413)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 194,109 miles
- Test number
- 958707875062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,696 miles (+6,812)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 183,696 miles
- Test number
- 468794164045
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOff side rear boot floor holrd by corrosion.
Pass176,884 miles (+8,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 176,884 miles
- Test number
- 559754783074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass168,786 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 168,786 miles
- Test number
- 578177372029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail168,756 miles (+9,301)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,756 miles
- Test number
- 107245972483
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail159,455 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,455 miles
- Test number
- 266748831087
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteRear number plate discolouring
Pass159,455 miles (+9,120)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 159,455 miles
- Test number
- 316338231060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteRear number plate discolouring
Pass150,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 150,335 miles
- Test number
- 814896030030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,335 miles (+4,971)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,335 miles
- Test number
- 440995130098
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass145,364 miles (+7,935)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 145,364 miles
- Test number
- 623920189042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,429 miles (+18,341)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 137,429 miles
- Test number
- 710102688076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,088 miles (+15,601)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 119,088 miles
- Test number
- 652668787065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,487 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 103,487 miles
- Test number
- 491837916071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about A14 JLE
- Does A14 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 JLE is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A14 JLE?
- The MOT on A14 JLE is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 JLE done?
- A14 JLE was recorded at 236,612 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
- Has A14 JLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 JLE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on A14 JLE 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 A14 JLE find?
- A14 JLE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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