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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

L13 FJOMOT history

L13 FJO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

L13 FJO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
112,796 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 FJO was last recorded at 112,796 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,218 miles · 29 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
4,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,796 miles
  • 2018 – 112,218 miles
  • 2017 – 111,495 miles
  • 2016 – 108,859 miles
  • 2015 – 90,741 miles
  • 2013 – 74,484 miles
  • 2011 – 67,584 miles
  • 2010 – 63,053 miles
  • 2009 – 58,877 miles
  • 2008 – 53,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    613440556215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,796 miles (+578)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    373523324347
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    430921247282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail112,218 miles (+723)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    734785909145
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass111,495 miles (+2,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    140029021429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass108,859 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    670907265826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint in poor condition

  7. Fail108,856 miles (+5,043)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    781108667084
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed washer pump loom (1.9.2c)
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short washer pump loom and pump damaged (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint in poor condition

  8. Pass103,813 miles (+13,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    542312413456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,741 miles (+16,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    839726405079
    • NoteFront discs worn

  10. Pass74,484 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    777174753103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,584 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,584 miles
    Test number
    139731201274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,053 miles (+4,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,053 miles
    Test number
    333779520223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,877 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,877 miles
    Test number
    640385619299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    810876698180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 FJO

Does L13 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 FJO expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 FJO?
The MOT on L13 FJO expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 FJO done?
L13 FJO was recorded at 112,796 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 4,091 miles a year.
Has L13 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 FJO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 FJO 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 L13 FJO find?
L13 FJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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