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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L24 JGRMOT history

L24 JGR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L24 JGR blue 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 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
137,694 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 JGR
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
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L24 JGR was last recorded at 137,694 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,275 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,694 miles
  • 2025 – 135,275 miles
  • 2024 – 131,412 miles
  • 2023 – 129,695 miles
  • 2022 – 124,190 miles
  • 2021 – 120,449 miles
  • 2020 – 99,011 miles
  • 2019 – 90,442 miles
  • 2018 – 78,079 miles
  • 2017 – 68,302 miles
  • 2016 – 53,577 miles
  • 2015 – 47,620 miles
  • 2014 – 42,942 miles
  • 2013 – 36,842 miles
  • 2012 – 36,135 miles
  • 2011 – 34,890 miles
  • 2009 – 33,439 miles
  • 2008 – 30,288 miles
  • 2007 – 27,471 miles
  • 2006 – 24,040 miles
  • 2005 – 20,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,694 miles
  • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpans both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,694 miles (+2,419)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,694 miles
    Test number
    644855253495
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpans both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  2. Pass135,275 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    923151644175
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  3. Fail135,275 miles (+3,863)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    556042078838
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

  4. Pass131,412 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,412 miles
    Test number
    681492114921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass129,695 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,695 miles
    Test number
    490115044495
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass124,190 miles (+3,741)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,190 miles
    Test number
    827639284050
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator light on dash
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related under body corrosion

  7. Pass120,449 miles (+21,438)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    681716408322
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndershields restricting underside view

  8. Pass99,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    507676613126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail99,011 miles (+8,569)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    501205472343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass90,442 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    135044897153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail90,441 miles (+12,362)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    276916395217
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,079 miles (+9,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    903257594604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass68,302 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    475006849357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail68,302 miles (+14,725)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    841233996092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass53,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    120097919187
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,577 miles (+5,957)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    786206333721
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,620 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    456848825073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,942 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    355680634057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail42,942 miles (+6,100)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    645930634051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,842 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,842 miles
    Test number
    418962233082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,135 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,135 miles
    Test number
    437105922049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,890 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    156705201405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,439 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,439 miles
    Test number
    132088259338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,288 miles (+2,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    821649638364
    • NoteRear tyres wearing in centre

  25. Pass27,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    803942437356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail27,470 miles (+3,430)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,470 miles
    Test number
    773942137362
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass24,040 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    914640826303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,417 miles
    Test number
    482203665255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 JGR

Does L24 JGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 JGR expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 JGR?
The MOT on L24 JGR expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 JGR done?
L24 JGR was recorded at 137,694 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has L24 JGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 JGR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 JGR 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 L24 JGR find?
L24 JGR failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpans both sides; windscreen washer not working; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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