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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 980 cc

L39 EJBMOT history

L39 EJB is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 7 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,346 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 EJB was last recorded at 70,346 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,240 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,346 miles
  • 2025 – 70,240 miles
  • 2023 – 69,010 miles
  • 2022 – 68,346 miles
  • 2021 – 67,187 miles
  • 2019 – 66,017 miles
  • 2018 – 64,508 miles
  • 2017 – 63,725 miles
  • 2015 – 63,605 miles
  • 2014 – 62,936 miles
  • 2013 – 60,493 miles
  • 2012 – 59,503 miles
  • 2011 – 58,568 miles
  • 2010 – 57,678 miles
  • 2009 – 56,778 miles
  • 2008 – 55,832 miles
  • 2007 – 54,950 miles
  • 2006 – 53,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,346 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,346 miles (+106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    112706100257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass70,240 miles (+1,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    329861856125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass69,010 miles (+664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,010 miles
    Test number
    557388251677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass68,346 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    844660761664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre perished

  5. Pass67,187 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,187 miles
    Test number
    159806675746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,017 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    481187649613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,508 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    357894065612
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  8. Pass63,725 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    940171665265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,605 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    488584921793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,936 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    218779064255
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Fail62,927 miles (+2,434)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    607136564257
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass60,493 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    706269453277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,503 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    517187242234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,568 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    635067821253
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  15. Pass57,678 miles (+900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    451139410233
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  16. Pass56,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    174024939236
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  17. Fail56,766 miles (+934)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    322244939440
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  18. Pass55,832 miles (+882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    841966838229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  19. Pass54,950 miles (+1,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    550214247282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  20. Pass53,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    300300716440
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Questions about L39 EJB

Does L39 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L39 EJB is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L39 EJB?
The MOT on L39 EJB is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L39 EJB done?
L39 EJB was recorded at 70,346 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 848 miles a year.
Has L39 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 EJB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on L39 EJB 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 L39 EJB find?
L39 EJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and 1 more.

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