BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
L23 JMLMOT history
L23 JML is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,609 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 85,609 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 JML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 JML was last recorded at 85,609 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,037 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,572 miles
- Average per year
- 2,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,609 miles
- 2025 – 83,037 miles
- 2024 – 80,571 miles
- 2023 – 77,937 miles
- 2022 – 74,834 miles
- 2021 – 71,882 miles
- 2020 – 70,404 miles
- 2019 – 69,037 miles
- 2018 – 67,040 miles
- 2017 – 64,438 miles
- 2016 – 62,535 miles
- 2015 – 59,842 miles
- 2014 – 57,168 miles
- 2013 – 53,983 miles
- 2012 – 51,222 miles
- 2011 – 48,793 miles
- 2010 – 45,629 miles
- 2009 – 42,388 miles
- 2008 – 38,799 miles
- 2007 – 34,642 miles
- 2006 – 29,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 85,609 miles
- Test number
- 785172522759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail85,609 miles (+2,572)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,609 miles
- Test number
- 391237744817
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass83,037 miles (+2,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 83,037 miles
- Test number
- 854207038858
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass80,571 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,571 miles
- Test number
- 209182985594
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail80,571 miles (+2,634)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,571 miles
- Test number
- 617938163732
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass77,937 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,937 miles
- Test number
- 549974531540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low reading
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,834 miles (+2,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,834 miles
- Test number
- 313671233221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,882 miles (+1,478)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 623442748967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,404 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,404 miles
- Test number
- 316202785011
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,404 miles (+1,367)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,404 miles
- Test number
- 202444652692
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,037 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,037 miles
- Test number
- 297694048063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,040 miles
- Test number
- 321553769810
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread
Fail67,040 miles (+2,602)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,040 miles
- Test number
- 474276964388
- Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread
Pass64,438 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,438 miles
- Test number
- 139820334047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Handbrake (3.7.B.3)
Pass62,535 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 62,535 miles
- Test number
- 594248777771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,842 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 59,842 miles
- Test number
- 974003272895
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail57,168 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,168 miles
- Test number
- 306994994487
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,168 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,168 miles
- Test number
- 927304294255
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,983 miles (+2,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 53,983 miles
- Test number
- 228479833266
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,222 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,222 miles
- Test number
- 888077032227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,793 miles (+3,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 48,793 miles
- Test number
- 889208031205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,629 miles (+3,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 45,629 miles
- Test number
- 320929820418
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,388 miles (+3,589)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 42,388 miles
- Test number
- 322680649493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,799 miles (+4,157)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 38,799 miles
- Test number
- 671899438250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,642 miles
- Test number
- 360496937481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,642 miles (+4,967)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,642 miles
- Test number
- 334625137217
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 29,675 miles
- Test number
- 251511946291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 JML
- Does L23 JML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JML is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 JML?
- The MOT on L23 JML is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 JML done?
- L23 JML was recorded at 85,609 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
- Has L23 JML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 JML has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 JML 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 JML find?
- L23 JML passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; outer sill covers fitted.
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