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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,990 cc

J168 LLBMOT history

J168 LLB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Oct 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,776 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J168 LLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J168 LLB was last recorded at 150,776 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,194 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,582 miles
Average per year
2,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,776 miles
  • 2024 – 148,194 miles
  • 2023 – 146,670 miles
  • 2022 – 144,585 miles
  • 2021 – 142,409 miles
  • 2020 – 139,702 miles
  • 2019 – 137,567 miles
  • 2018 – 135,717 miles
  • 2017 – 133,297 miles
  • 2016 – 131,358 miles
  • 2015 – 128,939 miles
  • 2014 – 126,880 miles
  • 2013 – 123,512 miles
  • 2012 – 120,757 miles
  • 2011 – 118,372 miles
  • 2010 – 115,134 miles
  • 2009 – 109,962 miles
  • 2005 – 106,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,776 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,776 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,776 miles
    Test number
    387896747074
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass148,194 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,194 miles
    Test number
    765496198753
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail148,194 miles (+1,524)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,194 miles
    Test number
    324264159756
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    424670646335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,670 miles (+2,085)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    275368710634
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,585 miles
    Test number
    851540401934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,585 miles (+2,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,585 miles
    Test number
    558263589791
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass142,409 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,409 miles
    Test number
    377649235910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,702 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,702 miles
    Test number
    483529597574
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail139,631 miles (+2,064)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,631 miles
    Test number
    299916264484
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat base not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass137,567 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    997658279505
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very rusty in places

  12. Fail137,567 miles (+1,850)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    303235889720
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very rusty in places

  13. Pass135,717 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,717 miles
    Test number
    457296249420
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail135,717 miles (+2,420)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,717 miles
    Test number
    983388341878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass133,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    562006861974
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail133,297 miles (+1,939)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    241816281636
    • Repaired at testOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass131,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    949450045037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corrodes
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on

  18. Fail131,358 miles (+2,419)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    710330241553
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corrodes
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on

  19. Pass128,939 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,939 miles
    Test number
    586911195124
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail128,938 miles (+2,058)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    496890995193
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass126,880 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,880 miles
    Test number
    997170974197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,876 miles (+3,364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    605999864169
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

  23. Pass123,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    285197553175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Fail123,512 miles (+2,755)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    857337853164
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass120,757 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    159978552186
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated on dash panel
    • NoteCatalatic converter seriously corroded but not resulting in leak
    • NoteInterior rear view mirror missing

  26. Fail120,757 miles (+2,385)8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,757 miles
    Test number
    829703952171
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated on dash panel
    • NoteCatalatic converter seriously corroded but not resulting in leak
    • NoteInterior rear view mirror missing

  27. Pass118,372 miles (+3,238)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,372 miles
    Test number
    609966541129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass115,134 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,134 miles
    Test number
    714698840182
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail115,133 miles (+5,171)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    391547440113
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass109,962 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    861401249122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass106,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    352629195460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J168 LLB

Does J168 LLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J168 LLB is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J168 LLB?
The MOT on J168 LLB is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J168 LLB done?
J168 LLB was recorded at 150,776 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,187 miles a year.
Has J168 LLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J168 LLB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on J168 LLB 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 J168 LLB find?
J168 LLB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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