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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L23 JCAMOT history

L23 JCA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

L23 JCA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
78,675 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JCA was last recorded at 78,675 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,888 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
4,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,675 miles
  • 2022 – 75,888 miles
  • 2021 – 75,849 miles
  • 2020 – 65,558 miles
  • 2019 – 58,502 miles
  • 2018 – 53,580 miles
  • 2017 – 47,886 miles
  • 2016 – 38,512 miles
  • 2015 – 37,471 miles
  • 2014 – 35,600 miles
  • 2013 – 34,425 miles
  • 2012 – 29,824 miles
  • 2011 – 24,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,675 miles (+2,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    295950545440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,888 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    934311207543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,876 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    814460795334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,870 miles (+21)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    738589728742
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,849 miles (+10,291)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,849 miles
    Test number
    154257535720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slight binding.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,558 miles (+1,371)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    627662606575
    • DangerousBoth rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

  7. Fail64,187 miles (+5,685)3 major2 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    937329979701
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Nearside rear inner & outer & Offside rear inner brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively weakened.
    • AdvisoryAdvise little reserve travel on parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil level drained written on engine cover but no warning light illuminating on dashboard. ( engine type has no dipstick to check level manually )
    • AdvisoryFront Advise Both Front flexible brake hoses lightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Advise Both of the headlight washers are not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre & almost worn through to the inner bracing.) ( Borderline pass. Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( As with the Nearside rear. ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement Recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    186268098679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,502 miles (+4,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    468672180062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,580 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    685841561561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,886 miles (+9,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,886 miles
    Test number
    664254411809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner edge tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge tyre

  12. Pass38,512 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    577765284797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,471 miles (+1,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    514895466433
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMIL light on dash board.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass35,600 miles (+1,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    278025524216
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass34,425 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    957414023261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,824 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,824 miles
    Test number
    365774562236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    396629461299
    • NoteHandbrake Lever has little reserve travel

  18. Fail24,065 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    985416761227
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake Lever has little reserve travel

Questions about L23 JCA

Does L23 JCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 JCA expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 JCA?
The MOT on L23 JCA expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 JCA done?
L23 JCA was recorded at 78,675 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,760 miles a year.
Has L23 JCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JCA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 JCA 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 L23 JCA find?
L23 JCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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