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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L4 JSNMOT history

L4 JSN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 171,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L4 JSN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
171,300 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JSN was last recorded at 171,300 miles on 15 May 2026, 10,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,960 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,340 miles
Average per year
14,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,300 miles
  • 2025 – 160,960 miles
  • 2024 – 156,449 miles
  • 2023 – 137,952 miles
  • 2022 – 118,973 miles
  • 2021 – 100,203 miles
  • 2020 – 82,506 miles
  • 2019 – 69,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,300 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,300 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,300 miles
    Test number
    616314618022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,960 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,960 miles
    Test number
    563245387320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,449 miles (+18,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,449 miles
    Test number
    143236782754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass137,952 miles (+18,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,952 miles
    Test number
    677095943350
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass118,973 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,973 miles
    Test number
    984501235960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail118,972 miles (+18,769)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,972 miles
    Test number
    387774340566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass100,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,203 miles
    Test number
    124692255349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail100,203 miles (+17,697)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,203 miles
    Test number
    368407289472
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,506 miles (+13,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    678290994576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    427565854626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 JSN

Does L4 JSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 JSN is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 JSN?
The MOT on L4 JSN is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 JSN done?
L4 JSN was recorded at 171,300 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 14,739 miles a year.
Has L4 JSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JSN has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 JSN 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 L4 JSN find?
L4 JSN passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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