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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L61 MJHMOT history

L61 MJH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2023
Mileage
149,552 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 MJH was last recorded at 149,552 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,559 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
993 miles
Average per year
3,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,552 miles
  • 2021 – 148,559 miles
  • 2020 – 145,527 miles
  • 2019 – 139,897 miles
  • 2018 – 133,899 miles
  • 2017 – 130,883 miles
  • 2016 – 130,189 miles
  • 2015 – 129,610 miles
  • 2014 – 122,518 miles
  • 2013 – 113,877 miles
  • 2012 – 106,422 miles
  • 2011 – 98,831 miles
  • 2010 – 91,443 miles
  • 2009 – 91,340 miles
  • 2007 – 91,316 miles
  • 2005 – 89,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,552 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,552 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    421286932256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    689372403075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,559 miles (+3,032)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    316134213017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass145,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,527 miles
    Test number
    973195906986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,526 miles (+5,629)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,526 miles
    Test number
    279471607324
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,897 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    387247043198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,899 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    680693827577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass130,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    534613142726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail130,873 miles (+684)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    832870263362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass130,189 miles (+579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,189 miles
    Test number
    979384982704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass129,610 miles (+7,092)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    517495005123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass122,518 miles (+8,641)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    287099174058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail113,877 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,877 miles
    Test number
    117243373027
    • DangerousHandbrake effort poor
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on rear brake discs

  14. Pass113,877 miles (+7,455)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,877 miles
    Test number
    495093573096
    • DangerousHandbrake effort poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on rear brake discs

  15. Pass106,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    178970982025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail106,422 miles (+7,591)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    746790982073
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass98,831 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,831 miles
    Test number
    115241691015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail98,768 miles (+7,325)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    187437281043
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,443 miles
    Test number
    193173490443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail91,443 miles (+103)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,443 miles
    Test number
    990181190064
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass91,340 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    531491649169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass91,316 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    471781837323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  23. Fail91,316 miles (+27)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,316 miles
    Test number
    472800637348
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  24. Fail91,289 miles (+1,548)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,289 miles
    Test number
    893190227188
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play off side front bottom ball joint

  25. Pass89,741 miles (+35)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    280321125347
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSlight lift both front bottom ball joint
    • NoteTravel on handbrake

  26. Fail89,706 miles1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    894747905388
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteTravel on handbrake

Questions about L61 MJH

Does L61 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 MJH expired on 1 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 MJH?
The MOT on L61 MJH expired on 1 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 MJH done?
L61 MJH was recorded at 149,552 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
Has L61 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 MJH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L61 MJH 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 L61 MJH find?
L61 MJH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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