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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L3 CFJMOT history

L3 CFJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L3 CFJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,767 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CFJ was last recorded at 92,767 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,643 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,124 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,767 miles
  • 2025 – 91,643 miles
  • 2024 – 89,359 miles
  • 2023 – 87,109 miles
  • 2022 – 84,568 miles
  • 2021 – 81,891 miles
  • 2020 – 80,087 miles
  • 2019 – 78,355 miles
  • 2018 – 77,405 miles
  • 2017 – 75,138 miles
  • 2016 – 73,523 miles
  • 2015 – 71,582 miles
  • 2014 – 68,990 miles
  • 2013 – 66,462 miles
  • 2012 – 64,495 miles
  • 2011 – 61,741 miles
  • 2010 – 58,858 miles
  • 2009 – 54,565 miles
  • 2007 – 38,589 miles
  • 2006 – 21,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,767 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 parts offside rear line corroded at nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,767 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    351535924223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,643 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    380299602210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,359 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    739570201329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 parts offside rear line corroded at nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail89,301 miles (+2,192)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    636597184487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick seized calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 5 x cracks in wheel (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 parts offside rear line corroded at nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass87,109 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    738670036749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,568 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    692462695162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,891 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    108991657800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,883 miles (+1,796)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    650157881454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass80,087 miles (+1,732)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    720198769308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,355 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    954726180309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,405 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    443817600063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,138 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    344547852231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,523 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    807638305523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,582 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    677164485019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,990 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    899830894059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,462 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    405320773074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,495 miles (+2,754)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    846622782041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side inner tail light not working
  18. Pass61,741 miles (+2,883)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    419090281035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass58,858 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    632268370076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    110896179077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,565 miles (+15,976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    302516479092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  22. Pass38,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    274475697054
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
  23. Fail38,589 miles (+16,961)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    373735897082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
  24. Pass21,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    462179606126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CFJ

Does L3 CFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 CFJ?
The MOT on L3 CFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CFJ done?
L3 CFJ was recorded at 92,767 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has L3 CFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CFJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 CFJ 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 L3 CFJ find?
L3 CFJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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