BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
L21 PJCMOT history
L21 PJC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 124,428 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 PJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 PJC was last recorded at 124,428 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 124,428 miles · 14 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 124,428 miles
- 2022 – 119,003 miles
- 2021 – 114,051 miles
- 2020 – 108,676 miles
- 2019 – 102,805 miles
- 2018 – 99,913 miles
- 2017 – 95,460 miles
- 2015 – 89,800 miles
- 2014 – 83,943 miles
- 2012 – 75,212 miles
- 2011 – 68,776 miles
- 2010 – 63,120 miles
- 2009 – 60,637 miles
- 2008 – 56,770 miles
- 2007 – 47,101 miles
- 2006 – 35,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,428 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 124,428 miles
- Test number
- 231936233808
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,428 miles (+5,425)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,428 miles
- Test number
- 764174685367
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,003 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,003 miles
- Test number
- 752179942279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,002 miles (+4,951)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,002 miles
- Test number
- 420460208857
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,051 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,051 miles
- Test number
- 144286462481
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted at the time of the test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,041 miles (+5,365)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,041 miles
- Test number
- 773031514850
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,676 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 621834206426
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,676 miles (+5,871)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 716472593370
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,805 miles (+2,892)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,805 miles
- Test number
- 591131533467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,913 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 99,913 miles
- Test number
- 788553009816
- AdvisoryHand brake effort only just reaching requirements
Pass95,460 miles (+5,660)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 95,460 miles
- Test number
- 530204556947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,800 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 89,800 miles
- Test number
- 609378185001
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,943 miles (+4,771)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 83,943 miles
- Test number
- 116885164327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,172 miles (+3,960)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 79,172 miles
- Test number
- 119709604443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,212 miles (+6,436)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 75,212 miles
- Test number
- 435580652440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,776 miles (+5,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 68,776 miles
- Test number
- 886166641390
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass63,120 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 63,120 miles
- Test number
- 974862340324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,637 miles (+3,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 60,637 miles
- Test number
- 230373959377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,770 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,770 miles
- Test number
- 651235968319
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail56,769 miles (+9,668)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,769 miles
- Test number
- 483557758499
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass47,101 miles (+11,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,101 miles
- Test number
- 393470327363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 35,153 miles
- Test number
- 950555646346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 PJC
- Does L21 PJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 PJC expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 PJC?
- The MOT on L21 PJC expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 PJC done?
- L21 PJC was recorded at 124,428 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
- Has L21 PJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 PJC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L21 PJC 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 L21 PJC find?
- L21 PJC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.
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