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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L1 KJWMOT history

L1 KJW is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L1 KJW red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,450 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 KJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 KJW was last recorded at 76,450 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,448 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,450 miles
  • 2025 – 68,629 miles
  • 2024 – 60,828 miles
  • 2023 – 51,628 miles
  • 2022 – 41,909 miles
  • 2021 – 34,535 miles
  • 2020 – 28,557 miles
  • 2019 – 23,740 miles
  • 2018 – 16,701 miles
  • 2017 – 9,793 miles
  • 2016 – 8,765 miles
  • 2015 – 7,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,450 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,450 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    644390064099
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Fail76,448 miles (+7,819)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    516745364764
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • 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. Pass68,629 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    759033918333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    885765143977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,828 miles (+9,200)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    706545600825
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass51,628 miles (+9,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    361484775267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass41,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    355749689822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,090 miles (+6,555)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,090 miles
    Test number
    876738146066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass34,535 miles (+5,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    883824132027
    • 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 centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass28,557 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    217959883134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,740 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,740 miles
    Test number
    921232241763
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
  12. Fail23,740 miles (+7,039)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,740 miles
    Test number
    790916868745
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Pass16,701 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    581818227053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,793 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    9,793 miles
    Test number
    279506242188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,765 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,765 miles
    Test number
    792967136510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    7,023 miles
    Test number
    692895426854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 KJW

Does L1 KJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KJW is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 KJW?
The MOT on L1 KJW is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 KJW done?
L1 KJW was recorded at 76,450 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
Has L1 KJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 KJW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 KJW 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 L1 KJW find?
L1 KJW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear fog lamp insecure; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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