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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L23 JTNMOT history

L23 JTN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L23 JTN blue 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,270 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JTN was last recorded at 158,270 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 14,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,904 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
14,366 miles
Average per year
12,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,270 miles
  • 2024 – 143,904 miles
  • 2023 – 132,911 miles
  • 2022 – 123,109 miles
  • 2021 – 109,744 miles
  • 2020 – 94,549 miles
  • 2019 – 80,461 miles
  • 2018 – 67,387 miles
  • 2017 – 53,399 miles
  • 2016 – 40,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front slight play in steering joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,270 miles
    Test number
    761848862525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail158,270 miles (+14,366)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,270 miles
    Test number
    279205808182
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass143,904 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,904 miles
    Test number
    899235090632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,911 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,911 miles
    Test number
    250419031359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,109 miles (+13,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,109 miles
    Test number
    858176398621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated.
  6. Pass109,744 miles (+15,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    466791650220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering joint
  7. Pass94,549 miles (+14,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    170629673801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    776893456539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted
  9. Fail80,461 miles (+13,074)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    135096302962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted
  10. Pass67,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    707653311555
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted.
  11. Fail67,387 miles (+13,988)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    389976306416
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted.
  12. Pass53,399 miles (+12,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,399 miles
    Test number
    875447243837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass40,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    191389936658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 JTN

Does L23 JTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JTN is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 JTN?
The MOT on L23 JTN is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JTN done?
L23 JTN was recorded at 158,270 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 12,626 miles a year.
Has L23 JTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JTN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 JTN 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 JTN find?
L23 JTN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm.

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