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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

L107 JOLMOT history

L107 JOL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,666 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L107 JOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L107 JOL was last recorded at 116,666 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,238 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,666 miles
  • 2024 – 116,238 miles
  • 2023 – 115,872 miles
  • 2021 – 115,844 miles
  • 2019 – 115,196 miles
  • 2018 – 114,770 miles
  • 2017 – 114,254 miles
  • 2015 – 113,886 miles
  • 2014 – 113,580 miles
  • 2013 – 112,541 miles
  • 2012 – 110,501 miles
  • 2011 – 106,416 miles
  • 2010 – 104,440 miles
  • 2008 – 103,366 miles
  • 2007 – 96,031 miles
  • 2006 – 94,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,666 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    151857021727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,666 miles (+428)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    374980196395
    • Repaired at testIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,238 miles (+366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    438454389123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,872 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,872 miles
    Test number
    124325684016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass115,844 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    741464069993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail115,844 miles (+648)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    806009875955
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,196 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    998835493217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    562696556518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,770 miles (+516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,770 miles
    Test number
    907678450736
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  10. Pass114,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    557667713210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,254 miles (+368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    682208488211
    • FailureCentral Fuel pipe leaking under car along the chassie (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass113,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    552102969746
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail113,886 miles (+306)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    563924668001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass113,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    197151304342
    • NoteNearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play

  15. Fail113,580 miles (+1,039)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    797341104354
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play

  16. Pass112,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    457465993208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,541 miles (+2,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    636265493248
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass110,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    386168052470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,501 miles (+4,085)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    196738652225
    • DangerousBrake warning light on
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass106,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    338772961031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,416 miles (+1,976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    988222561072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass104,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    720632960083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,440 miles (+1,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    353112960028
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass103,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    443846458299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,366 miles (+7,335)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    700265858296
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass96,031 miles (+1,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    831092917066
    • NoteCharging/battery warning light stays when ignition switch is on off position

  27. Pass94,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    291980556209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L107 JOL

Does L107 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L107 JOL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L107 JOL?
The MOT on L107 JOL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L107 JOL done?
L107 JOL was recorded at 116,666 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has L107 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L107 JOL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L107 JOL 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 L107 JOL find?
L107 JOL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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