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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L20 JLVMOT history

L20 JLV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L20 JLV white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,199 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JLV was last recorded at 90,199 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,195 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,199 miles
  • 2024 – 90,195 miles
  • 2023 – 83,975 miles
  • 2022 – 82,180 miles
  • 2021 – 68,412 miles
  • 2020 – 62,837 miles
  • 2019 – 54,130 miles
  • 2018 – 46,069 miles
  • 2017 – 36,983 miles
  • 2016 – 29,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,199 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,199 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    241661562829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,195 miles (+6,220)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    662780165711
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass83,975 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    945330048075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,968 miles (+1,788)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    644949451880
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    526529788918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,180 miles (+5,182)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    388573760139
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass76,998 miles (+8,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    657315198193
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass68,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    790892317349
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fiited
  9. Fail68,412 miles (+5,575)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    447245538871
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fiited
  10. Pass62,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    703343208059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail62,837 miles (+8,707)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    536593820739
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass54,130 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,130 miles
    Test number
    484189098296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,069 miles (+9,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    702824438886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge devoid of tread
  14. Pass36,983 miles (+7,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    466989082671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Non run flat tyres fitted rear axle
  15. Pass29,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    564636800347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JLV

Does L20 JLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JLV is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 JLV?
The MOT on L20 JLV is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JLV done?
L20 JLV was recorded at 90,199 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,302 miles a year.
Has L20 JLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JLV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 JLV 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 L20 JLV find?
L20 JLV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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