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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,795 cc

L36 JJOMOT history

L36 JJO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
157,542 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 JJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 JJO was last recorded at 157,542 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,599 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,943 miles
Average per year
3,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,542 miles
  • 2025 – 152,599 miles
  • 2024 – 152,288 miles
  • 2023 – 150,244 miles
  • 2022 – 147,214 miles
  • 2021 – 144,132 miles
  • 2020 – 140,782 miles
  • 2019 – 138,230 miles
  • 2018 – 133,953 miles
  • 2017 – 131,543 miles
  • 2016 – 128,828 miles
  • 2015 – 125,725 miles
  • 2014 – 122,595 miles
  • 2013 – 119,615 miles
  • 2012 – 115,894 miles
  • 2011 – 112,402 miles
  • 2010 – 108,932 miles
  • 2009 – 105,098 miles
  • 2008 – 100,270 miles
  • 2007 – 95,916 miles
  • 2006 – 92,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,542 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES INNER CHASSIS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,542 miles (+4,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,542 miles
    Test number
    968287583107
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES INNER CHASSIS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass152,599 miles (+311)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,599 miles
    Test number
    414134817063
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass152,288 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,288 miles
    Test number
    560048275418
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise - replacement (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail152,287 miles (+2,043)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,287 miles
    Test number
    339315859866
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise - replacement (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass150,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,244 miles
    Test number
    665400214927
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Fail150,244 miles (+3,030)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,244 miles
    Test number
    568459040834
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  7. Pass147,214 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    265622938917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,132 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    994289533112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    592591392917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,782 miles (+2,552)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    831938295093
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    712022688505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,230 miles (+4,277)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    117989954834
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass133,953 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    335019132151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass131,543 miles (+2,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,543 miles
    Test number
    190154024033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass128,828 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,828 miles
    Test number
    525319048744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,823 miles (+3,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,823 miles
    Test number
    582814264017
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass125,725 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,725 miles
    Test number
    685492965075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,595 miles (+2)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,595 miles
    Test number
    237000084066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail122,593 miles (+2,978)4 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    427580074092
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass119,615 miles (+32)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    196214973480
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  21. Fail119,583 miles (+3,689)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    968037663011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  22. Pass115,894 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    307082772048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass112,402 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    967049761023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,932 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,932 miles
    Test number
    582010470003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,098 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,098 miles
    Test number
    151130179475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,270 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,270 miles
    Test number
    723371178036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,916 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    402457567071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    794564776087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 JJO

Does L36 JJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 JJO is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 JJO?
The MOT on L36 JJO is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 JJO done?
L36 JJO was recorded at 157,542 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
Has L36 JJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 JJO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L36 JJO 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 L36 JJO find?
L36 JJO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes inner chassis; front coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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