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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L28 MJRMOT history

L28 MJR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L28 MJR 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,899 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 MJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 MJR was last recorded at 132,899 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,836 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,063 miles
Average per year
11,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,899 miles
  • 2025 – 127,836 miles
  • 2023 – 121,175 miles
  • 2022 – 110,334 miles
  • 2021 – 95,080 miles
  • 2020 – 94,075 miles
  • 2019 – 82,018 miles
  • 2018 – 78,356 miles
  • 2017 – 60,358 miles
  • 2016 – 37,146 miles
  • 2015 – 16,330 miles
  • 2014 – 4,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,899 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,899 miles (+5,063)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,899 miles
    Test number
    143518577966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,836 miles (+6,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    642720315020
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    256073782325
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail121,175 miles (+10,841)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    664066533232
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    638199888282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,334 miles (+15,254)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    862017141848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,080 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,080 miles
    Test number
    302896899655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,075 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    248807228546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,018 miles (+3,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    692463499309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass78,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    505771536746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,356 miles (+17,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    369198847258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    798678352638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,358 miles (+23,212)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    960170137624
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass37,146 miles (+20,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    486212848492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,330 miles (+11,764)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,330 miles
    Test number
    274952174351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    4,566 miles
    Test number
    888314224369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 MJR

Does L28 MJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 MJR is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 MJR?
The MOT on L28 MJR is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 MJR done?
L28 MJR was recorded at 132,899 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 11,491 miles a year.
Has L28 MJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 MJR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 MJR 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 L28 MJR find?
L28 MJR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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