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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L34 APJMOT history

L34 APJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
97,305 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 APJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 APJ was last recorded at 97,305 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,794 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,305 miles
  • 2022 – 96,794 miles
  • 2021 – 95,003 miles
  • 2020 – 94,905 miles
  • 2019 – 85,884 miles
  • 2018 – 76,809 miles
  • 2017 – 71,783 miles
  • 2016 – 67,341 miles
  • 2015 – 61,797 miles
  • 2014 – 57,463 miles
  • 2013 – 52,503 miles
  • 2012 – 47,780 miles
  • 2010 – 43,563 miles
  • 2009 – 42,359 miles
  • 2007 – 41,475 miles
  • 2006 – 40,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,305 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    818647292490
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail97,305 miles (+511)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    752475000745
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass96,794 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    876956984138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,003 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,003 miles
    Test number
    635646192404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,905 miles (+9,021)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    985956815606
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excess smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    146665309350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,882 miles (+9,073)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    243654610038
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass76,809 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    988327969171
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

  9. Fail76,808 miles (+5,025)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    548154830903
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

  10. Pass71,783 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    625511328399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail71,782 miles (+4,441)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    121212727892
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass67,341 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,341 miles
    Test number
    116969101626
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisorySlight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

  13. Fail67,337 miles (+5,540)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    811135325544
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisorySlight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

  14. Pass61,797 miles (+4,334)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    305048835116
    • NoteFront number plate poor still legiable from a distance at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/f shock slightly damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

  15. Pass57,463 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    836761644120
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly poor condition still legible at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror glass cracked/damaged still see view to the rear at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

  16. Fail57,463 miles (+4,960)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    655550244154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly poor condition still legible at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm tread left and perrished at time of test.
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror glass cracked/damaged still see view to the rear at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

  17. Pass52,503 miles (+17)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,503 miles
    Test number
    839059123114
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting corroded.
    • NotePower steering resevoir seeping.

  18. Fail52,486 miles (+4,706)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    199779203193
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/S headlamp beam image weak.
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber protective cover broken

  19. Pass47,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    359177462082
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Fail47,780 miles (+4,217)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    997439752038
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass43,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    662377660179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,563 miles (+1,204)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    670799050171
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken.

  23. Pass42,359 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    313136849132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,475 miles (+1,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    511680457173
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp is on

  25. Pass40,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    223654756499
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in very poor condition and should be replaced

Questions about L34 APJ

Does L34 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L34 APJ expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L34 APJ?
The MOT on L34 APJ expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L34 APJ done?
L34 APJ was recorded at 97,305 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has L34 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 APJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L34 APJ 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 L34 APJ find?
L34 APJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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