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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

L18 CNJMOT history

L18 CNJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

L18 CNJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
136,918 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CNJ was last recorded at 136,918 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,916 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,918 miles
  • 2021 – 136,596 miles
  • 2020 – 134,622 miles
  • 2019 – 133,419 miles
  • 2018 – 124,162 miles
  • 2017 – 110,312 miles
  • 2016 – 99,177 miles
  • 2015 – 92,654 miles
  • 2014 – 83,230 miles
  • 2013 – 78,660 miles
  • 2012 – 67,252 miles
  • 2011 – 59,673 miles
  • 2010 – 50,254 miles
  • 2009 – 40,115 miles
  • 2007 – 32,006 miles
  • 2006 – 24,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,918 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle- (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGearbox oil pan heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps stay on while in parkRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,918 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,918 miles
    Test number
    488464035558
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle- (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil pan heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps stay on while in park

  2. Fail136,916 miles (+320)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,916 miles
    Test number
    957266121467
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle- (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil pan heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps stay on while in park

  3. Pass136,596 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,596 miles
    Test number
    681031030178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,563 miles (+1,941)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,563 miles
    Test number
    370359673625
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe under front wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer is holed to excess. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,622 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    168454961967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,419 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    689575864639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail133,417 miles (+9,255)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    653322839609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass124,162 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    751114837416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail124,159 miles (+13,847)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,159 miles
    Test number
    467964445971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass110,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    128506195296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail110,310 miles (+11,133)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    246243140787
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,177 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    747552378907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    338192896560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail92,654 miles (+9,424)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    818906993508
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    948967664241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,230 miles (+4,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    588626764264
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass78,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    976927263205
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail78,660 miles (+11,408)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    259396663270
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass67,252 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    355404242250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    306091031474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,673 miles (+9,419)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    279361931298
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAlloy wheels in poor condition
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges
    • NoteSlight judder on all brakes

  22. Pass50,254 miles (+10,139)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    560142830258
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges
    • NoteLight damage to bodywork

  23. Pass40,115 miles (+8,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    172520059034
    • NoteSlight uneven wear on front tyres
    • NoteSteering rack haves slight play ,both nearside and offside

  24. Fail32,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    302798647493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass32,006 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    423578447244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,036 miles
    Test number
    702082096107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 CNJ

Does L18 CNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 CNJ expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 CNJ?
The MOT on L18 CNJ expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 CNJ done?
L18 CNJ was recorded at 136,918 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
Has L18 CNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CNJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 CNJ 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 L18 CNJ find?
L18 CNJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle baffle-; gearbox oil pan heavily corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills heavily corroded, and 2 more.

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