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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass134,655 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass134,655 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,655 miles
    Test number
    695607684638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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
  8. Pass118,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,633 miles
    Test number
    331749079247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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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