
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc
L4 SJKMOT history
L4 SJK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 134,655 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 SJK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,795 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 19 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 SJK was last recorded at 134,655 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,652 miles · 15 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 134,655 miles
- 2022 – 134,644 miles
- 2020 – 130,001 miles
- 2017 – 129,236 miles
- 2015 – 127,264 miles
- 2009 – 118,633 miles
- 2008 – 107,768 miles
- 2007 – 105,482 miles
- 2006 – 100,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,655 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 134,655 miles
- Test number
- 695607684638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,652 miles (+8)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,652 miles
- Test number
- 658247126881
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 pipes from t piece (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flange (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material restricted view (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery loose in carrier
- AdvisoryEngine seems to be running hot and lumpy
- AdvisoryRear section fuel pies corroded restricted view
Fail134,644 miles (+4,643)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,644 miles
- Test number
- 420981012881
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside vehicle corroded
Pass130,001 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 130,001 miles
- Test number
- 222915873379
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail130,001 miles (+765)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,001 miles
- Test number
- 480024268763
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,236 miles (+1,972)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 129,236 miles
- Test number
- 150055475819
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,264 miles (+8,631)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 127,264 miles
- Test number
- 498085045096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass118,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 118,633 miles
- Test number
- 331749079247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,633 miles (+10,865)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,633 miles
- Test number
- 873979279272
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass107,768 miles (+2,286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 107,768 miles
- Test number
- 834625058254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,482 miles (+4,492)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 143176817387
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside door mirror cracked
- NoteScreen washers weak
Pass100,990 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 100,990 miles
- Test number
- 402669016341
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion
Questions about L4 SJK
- Does L4 SJK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 SJK expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 SJK?
- The MOT on L4 SJK expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 SJK done?
- L4 SJK was recorded at 134,655 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
- Has L4 SJK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 SJK has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 SJK 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 SJK find?
- L4 SJK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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