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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,990 cc

L22 JBDMOT history

L22 JBD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,426 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 JBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 JBD was last recorded at 47,426 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2014: 42,238 miles, lower than 47,182 miles on 22 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,061 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
365 miles
Average per year
501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,426 miles
  • 2025 – 47,061 miles
  • 2024 – 46,374 miles
  • 2023 – 46,026 miles
  • 2022 – 45,560 miles
  • 2021 – 45,363 miles
  • 2020 – 44,898 miles
  • 2019 – 44,363 miles
  • 2018 – 43,816 miles
  • 2017 – 42,968 miles
  • 2016 – 42,834 miles
  • 2015 – 42,480 miles
  • 2014 – 42,238 miles
  • 2013 – 47,182 miles
  • 2012 – 41,138 miles
  • 2011 – 40,458 miles
  • 2010 – 39,466 miles
  • 2009 – 38,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,426 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.

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight rear axle leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,426 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    679069854338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,061 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    237044345435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,374 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    237547023722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,026 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,026 miles
    Test number
    457896126235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,560 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    658045179320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    289657827499
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential
  7. Fail45,363 miles (+465)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    386117838005
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differential
  8. Pass44,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    680684594417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight rear axle leak
  9. Fail44,898 miles (+535)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,898 miles
    Test number
    931597699596
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight rear axle leak
  10. Pass44,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    499752152574
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight rear axle leak
  11. Fail44,363 miles (+547)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    534802009960
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight rear axle leak
  12. Pass43,816 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    967596822237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,968 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    936943737717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play bottom arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass42,834 miles (+354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,834 miles
    Test number
    544548004169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  15. Pass42,480 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    198091865148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,238 miles (-4,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    575965954119
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass47,182 miles (+6,044)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    577222243156
    • NoteBoth front flex hoses slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bush slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak on engine
  18. Pass41,138 miles (+680)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    138527932116
    • NoteBoth front brake flex hoses slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rubber bush slightly perished
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine
  19. Pass40,458 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    869366761190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail40,458 miles (+992)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    749024961196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass39,466 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    702335840127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass38,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    470424859133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,908 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    350542259139
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L22 JBD

Does L22 JBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 JBD is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 JBD?
The MOT on L22 JBD is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 JBD done?
L22 JBD was recorded at 47,426 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 501 miles a year.
Has L22 JBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 JBD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L22 JBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 JBD find?
L22 JBD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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