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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L41 MJSMOT history

L41 MJS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

L41 MJS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,397 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 MJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 MJS was last recorded at 73,397 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2015: 64,105 miles, lower than 636,094 miles on 6 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,168 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,397 miles
  • 2024 – 73,168 miles
  • 2023 – 73,043 miles
  • 2022 – 72,873 miles
  • 2021 – 72,722 miles
  • 2020 – 71,631 miles
  • 2019 – 71,162 miles
  • 2018 – 70,065 miles
  • 2016 – 66,406 miles
  • 2015 – 64,105 miles
  • 2014 – 58,472 miles
  • 2013 – 52,300 miles
  • 2012 – 41,272 miles
  • 2011 – 41,088 miles
  • 2010 – 37,456 miles
  • 2009 – 30,591 miles
  • 2008 – 24,836 miles
  • 2007 – 18,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,397 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    567796462525
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,397 miles (+229)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    966037417092
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,168 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    733805340009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    101057217642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,043 miles (+170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    526213175606
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass72,873 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    748573732086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,722 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    258569788185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    906750904619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail71,631 miles (+469)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    832816699732
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass71,162 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    702403177182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,065 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    303179803295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,406 miles (+2,301)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    218636339063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and lightly corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside washer jets weak in operation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and lightly corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray present impeding inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray retaining screws to nearside loose and insecure.

  13. Pass64,105 miles (-571,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    453267942776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass636,094 miles (+572,409)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    636,094 miles
    Test number
    133961927166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,685 miles (+5,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    740518752214
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass58,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    139315994273
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges / change? Front arm rear bushes excessive play.

  17. Fail58,472 miles (+6,172)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    837295794286
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges / change? Front arm rear bushes excessive play.

  18. Pass52,300 miles (+11,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    405043583233
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  19. Pass41,272 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    168204072499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,088 miles (+3,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    245936851014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,456 miles
    Test number
    264040070025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,455 miles (+6,864)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    244240070049
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,591 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    412740379005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,836 miles (+6,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    361520168017
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass18,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    610431367070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 MJS

Does L41 MJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 MJS is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 MJS?
The MOT on L41 MJS is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 MJS done?
L41 MJS was recorded at 73,397 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has L41 MJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 MJS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L41 MJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L41 MJS find?
L41 MJS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.

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