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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

J411 VDAMOT history

J411 VDA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,039 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J411 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J411 VDA was last recorded at 97,039 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,036 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,039 miles
  • 2024 – 96,398 miles
  • 2022 – 95,936 miles
  • 2021 – 95,689 miles
  • 2018 – 95,360 miles
  • 2016 – 95,200 miles
  • 2015 – 94,643 miles
  • 2014 – 94,430 miles
  • 2013 – 94,100 miles
  • 2012 – 93,936 miles
  • 2011 – 93,701 miles
  • 2009 – 90,425 miles
  • 2008 – 89,740 miles
  • 2006 – 89,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,039 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,039 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,039 miles
    Test number
    471098622957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,036 miles (+638)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    973907908785
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,398 miles (+462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,398 miles
    Test number
    896260674594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,936 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    608098070301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,689 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    727408122382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm inner joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm inner joint has play

  6. Pass95,360 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    296734324156
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,200 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    333201776723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,643 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    288866235114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,430 miles (+330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    138519434167
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass94,100 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    887072323262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,936 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    826008352198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    195365051148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,701 miles (+3,276)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    368025051127
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  14. Pass90,425 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    493009349193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,740 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    763960168088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,497 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,497 miles
    Test number
    234059886081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,494 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    881096486031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Questions about J411 VDA

Does J411 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J411 VDA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J411 VDA?
The MOT on J411 VDA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J411 VDA done?
J411 VDA was recorded at 97,039 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 376 miles a year.
Has J411 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J411 VDA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J411 VDA 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 J411 VDA find?
J411 VDA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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