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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L61 WGJMOT history

L61 WGJ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
132,207 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 WGJ was last recorded at 132,207 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 2,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,752 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,455 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,207 miles
  • 2023 – 129,752 miles
  • 2022 – 127,854 miles
  • 2020 – 123,166 miles
  • 2019 – 114,180 miles
  • 2018 – 102,626 miles
  • 2017 – 92,914 miles
  • 2014 – 92,669 miles
  • 2013 – 91,593 miles
  • 2012 – 90,464 miles
  • 2011 – 88,595 miles
  • 2010 – 86,283 miles
  • 2009 – 84,000 miles
  • 2008 – 81,232 miles
  • 2007 – 79,129 miles
  • 2006 – 76,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,207 miles (+2,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    226757642337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,752 miles (+1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    170964659582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,854 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    156841796728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,166 miles (+8,986)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    355238824549
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,180 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    496853813700
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  6. Fail114,149 miles (+11,523)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,149 miles
    Test number
    282812748868
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  7. Pass102,626 miles (+9,712)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,626 miles
    Test number
    170632121973
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on pads still serviceable.

  8. Pass92,914 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    760646842098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,913 miles (+244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    760368286633
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,669 miles (+1,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    685006224360
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass91,593 miles (+1,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    697270533341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass90,464 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    455456022351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass88,595 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    285846621349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail88,595 miles (+2,312)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    479752621498
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass86,283 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,283 miles
    Test number
    530232720376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,000 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    822825329337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,232 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    222270628317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,129 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    584540927323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    494502726395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 WGJ

Does L61 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 WGJ expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 WGJ?
The MOT on L61 WGJ expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 WGJ done?
L61 WGJ was recorded at 132,207 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has L61 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 WGJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L61 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
L61 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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