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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L18 JBAMOT history

L18 JBA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L18 JBA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,284 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JBA was last recorded at 99,284 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,245 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,284 miles
  • 2024 – 90,768 miles
  • 2023 – 84,711 miles
  • 2021 – 79,151 miles
  • 2020 – 74,732 miles
  • 2019 – 72,017 miles
  • 2018 – 69,446 miles
  • 2017 – 65,940 miles
  • 2015 – 61,530 miles
  • 2014 – 52,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,284 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,284 miles
    Test number
    850684887552
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,284 miles (+39)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,284 miles
    Test number
    576526151404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail99,245 miles (+8,477)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,245 miles
    Test number
    683819776434
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,768 miles (+6,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    935633444999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    912763365417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,711 miles (+2,231)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    536560444412
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,480 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    928612456560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,151 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,151 miles
    Test number
    952324923777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,388 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    569394534158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,732 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    752469902291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,017 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    677727339487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,446 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    615846552505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,940 miles (+4,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    724198152986
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass61,530 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,530 miles
    Test number
    674388892520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass57,782 miles (+5,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,782 miles
    Test number
    788395315090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass52,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    928732464010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JBA

Does L18 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 JBA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 JBA?
The MOT on L18 JBA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 JBA done?
L18 JBA was recorded at 99,284 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has L18 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JBA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 JBA 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 JBA find?
L18 JBA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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