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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 2,494 cc

F3 KJLMOT history

F3 KJL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,168 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 KJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
19 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 KJL was last recorded at 115,168 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,821 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
347 miles
Average per year
583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,168 miles
  • 2025 – 114,821 miles
  • 2024 – 114,745 miles
  • 2023 – 113,999 miles
  • 2021 – 113,484 miles
  • 2020 – 113,088 miles
  • 2018 – 112,973 miles
  • 2017 – 112,188 miles
  • 2016 – 112,086 miles
  • 2015 – 111,708 miles
  • 2013 – 111,708 miles
  • 2012 – 110,159 miles
  • 2010 – 107,884 miles
  • 2008 – 107,853 miles
  • 2007 – 104,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,168 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,168 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,168 miles
    Test number
    503097961367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,821 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    662929848107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,745 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    307240531906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,999 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,999 miles
    Test number
    887354554005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,484 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    114986359239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,088 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,088 miles
    Test number
    964554492754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,973 miles (+785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,973 miles
    Test number
    893313078349
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,188 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,188 miles
    Test number
    686299184878
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront/rear fuel line corroded

  9. Pass112,086 miles (+378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    357054663229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteel fuel pipe very rusty

  10. Pass111,708 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    367861425039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise both front bump stops missing
    • NoteAdvise both front damper dust covers missing
    • NoteAdvise tank breather pipe corroded

  11. Fail111,708 miles1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    276033115008
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise both front bump stops missing
    • NoteAdvise both front damper dust covers missing
    • NoteAdvise tank breather pipe corroded

  12. Pass111,708 miles (+23)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    559564143309
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteTank breather pipe corroded

  13. Fail111,685 miles (+1,526)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    996294433315
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteO/s handbrake poor efficiency
    • NoteTank breather pipe corroded

  14. Pass110,159 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,159 miles
    Test number
    748296152301
    • NoteFront suspension bump stops deteriorated

  15. Fail110,157 miles (+2,273)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    665678332370
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteNsf bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteOsf bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteOsf headlamp will not adjust

  16. Fail107,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,884 miles
    Test number
    280066140027
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass107,884 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,884 miles
    Test number
    294006440098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    603096358280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail107,853 miles (+3,672)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,853 miles
    Test number
    101916158275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass104,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    354235237163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,181 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    614842237135
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about F3 KJL

Does F3 KJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 KJL is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 KJL?
The MOT on F3 KJL is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 KJL done?
F3 KJL was recorded at 115,168 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 583 miles a year.
Has F3 KJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 KJL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on F3 KJL 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 F3 KJL find?
F3 KJL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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