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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

L19 RYJMOT history

L19 RYJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L19 RYJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,021 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 RYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 RYJ was last recorded at 133,021 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 6,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,380 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,641 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,021 miles
  • 2025 – 126,380 miles
  • 2024 – 115,378 miles
  • 2023 – 104,595 miles
  • 2022 – 104,580 miles
  • 2021 – 104,475 miles
  • 2019 – 101,422 miles
  • 2018 – 98,548 miles
  • 2016 – 88,195 miles
  • 2015 – 82,229 miles
  • 2014 – 71,964 miles
  • 2012 – 68,840 miles
  • 2011 – 61,792 miles
  • 2010 – 56,461 miles
  • 2009 – 48,578 miles
  • 2008 – 32,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting outer sheath.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,021 miles (+6,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,021 miles
    Test number
    347736604936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,380 miles (+11,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,380 miles
    Test number
    989654966477
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,378 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    392553324147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,364 miles (+10,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,364 miles
    Test number
    314351088072
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass104,595 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    984188981604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,585 miles (+5)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,585 miles
    Test number
    348597600022
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail104,580 miles (+105)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    750805385520
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,475 miles (+3,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    172170984825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,422 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    117935301932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting outer sheath. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail101,381 miles (+2,833)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,381 miles
    Test number
    258255627822
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/splitting outer sheath. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass98,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    887022014433
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,548 miles (+3,297)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    897002651305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,251 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,251 miles
    Test number
    607055830011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,195 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    926200932395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,229 miles (+4,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    135088293247
    • AdvisoryDamage in swept area of windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  16. Pass77,954 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,954 miles
    Test number
    145136865005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,964 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    879971944000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,840 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    407563342310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,792 miles (+5,331)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,792 miles
    Test number
    585822731337
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear low
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  20. Pass56,461 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    372579520330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,578 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    884872529346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,418 miles (+16,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    894379209302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    552746488106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 RYJ

Does L19 RYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 RYJ is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 RYJ?
The MOT on L19 RYJ is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 RYJ done?
L19 RYJ was recorded at 133,021 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has L19 RYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 RYJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L19 RYJ 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 RYJ find?
L19 RYJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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