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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L19 JOAMOT history

L19 JOA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

L19 JOA silver 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 1 May 2025
Mileage
136,852 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 JOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 JOA was last recorded at 136,852 miles on 2 May 2024, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,099 miles · 24 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,753 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,852 miles
  • 2021 – 135,099 miles
  • 2020 – 134,415 miles
  • 2018 – 132,932 miles
  • 2017 – 131,013 miles
  • 2016 – 118,647 miles
  • 2015 – 105,135 miles
  • 2014 – 100,826 miles
  • 2013 – 97,310 miles
  • 2012 – 93,403 miles
  • 2011 – 87,996 miles
  • 2010 – 80,287 miles
  • 2009 – 71,332 miles
  • 2008 – 55,260 miles
  • 2007 – 45,716 miles
  • 2006 – 29,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,852 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,852 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,852 miles
    Test number
    499910755061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass135,099 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,099 miles
    Test number
    888883791743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass134,415 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,415 miles
    Test number
    220425603118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass132,932 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,932 miles
    Test number
    477311576230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,013 miles (+12,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    345334473969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,647 miles (+13,512)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,647 miles
    Test number
    331028627114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,135 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,135 miles
    Test number
    817382613319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,826 miles (+3,516)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,826 miles
    Test number
    186011364253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSide sills covered
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass97,310 miles (+3,907)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    179618163286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSide sills covered
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass93,403 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    487322052241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,996 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    367093251255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    253154660299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,287 miles (+8,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    893704560222
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass71,332 miles (+16,072)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    132411159250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,260 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    524652648242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,716 miles (+15,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    344671247266
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass29,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    234163146233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 JOA

Does L19 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 JOA expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 JOA?
The MOT on L19 JOA expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 JOA done?
L19 JOA was recorded at 136,852 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has L19 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 JOA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on L19 JOA 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 L19 JOA find?
L19 JOA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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