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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 2,793 cc

L20 OOJMOT history

L20 OOJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L20 OOJ red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,828 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 OOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 OOJ was last recorded at 92,828 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,810 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,018 miles
Average per year
2,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,828 miles
  • 2024 – 88,810 miles
  • 2023 – 81,791 miles
  • 2022 – 70,742 miles
  • 2021 – 68,097 miles
  • 2020 – 66,333 miles
  • 2018 – 66,325 miles
  • 2017 – 65,406 miles
  • 2015 – 64,624 miles
  • 2014 – 62,459 miles
  • 2013 – 62,183 miles
  • 2012 – 60,344 miles
  • 2010 – 58,377 miles
  • 2009 – 56,586 miles
  • 2008 – 54,863 miles
  • 2007 – 52,472 miles
  • 2006 – 50,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,828 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,828 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    923141621937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass88,810 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    834240427398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail88,696 miles (+6,905)13 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    524115941440
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under plastic sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under plastic sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryParking brake level has little reserve travel and offside performance down compared to nearside

  4. Pass81,791 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    343758198059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,343 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,343 miles
    Test number
    426057567352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,742 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    253185010403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,097 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    823002922808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,333 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    261180310701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    957385209109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,325 miles (+919)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    310419056753
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass65,406 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    890456073628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,624 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,624 miles
    Test number
    504606192858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,621 miles (+2,162)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    629647560254
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass62,459 miles (+276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    305887204289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has some small cracks to tread

  15. Pass62,183 miles (+1,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    548733093129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    935390042164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail60,344 miles (+1,967)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    587299432115
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass58,377 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    483911090083
    • DangerousOffside rear shock absorber excessively corroded and weakened at top mount area.. ATTENTION RECOMMENDED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.

  19. Fail58,376 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    160929680410
    • DangerousOffside rear shock absorber excessively corroded and weakened at top mount area.. ATTENTION RECOMMENDED
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.

  20. Pass56,586 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    363375279029
    • NoteDeterioration in front wishbone rear mounts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Fail56,586 miles (+1,723)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    942781879052
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration in front wishbone rear mounts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass54,863 miles (+2,391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    131857588015
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre centre of tread.
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Pass52,472 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,472 miles
    Test number
    214888907478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    793508166061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,300 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    391468466005
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L20 OOJ

Does L20 OOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 OOJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 OOJ?
The MOT on L20 OOJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 OOJ done?
L20 OOJ was recorded at 92,828 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
Has L20 OOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 OOJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 OOJ 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 OOJ find?
L20 OOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn on inner edges.

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