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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L71 MJHMOT history

L71 MJH is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2024
Mileage
90,804 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 MJH was last recorded at 90,804 miles on 22 Jul 2023, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,150 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,804 miles
  • 2022 – 90,150 miles
  • 2020 – 90,071 miles
  • 2019 – 89,113 miles
  • 2016 – 89,078 miles
  • 2014 – 87,687 miles
  • 2013 – 86,220 miles
  • 2012 – 84,774 miles
  • 2011 – 83,346 miles
  • 2010 – 79,958 miles
  • 2009 – 77,746 miles
  • 2008 – 73,138 miles
  • 2007 – 68,367 miles
  • 2006 – 63,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,804 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve leaking
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,804 miles (+654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,804 miles
    Test number
    724119092030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,150 miles (+79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    696867975300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Rusty

  3. Pass90,071 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    670622820850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,113 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    707613572608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,078 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    979075117314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,072 miles (+1,385)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,072 miles
    Test number
    257232585847
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass87,687 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    819440334219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,220 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    368560443472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    157481042284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,774 miles (+1,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    197701442210
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass83,346 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    728128741255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,958 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    791127100208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,746 miles (+4,608)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    321493539258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate distorted/mishaped

  14. Pass73,138 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,138 miles
    Test number
    323332538237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,136 miles (+4,769)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,136 miles
    Test number
    163376328250
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass68,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    173973837246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,367 miles (+5,342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    893893437268
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass63,025 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    883164436225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim damage
    • NotePlastic engine undershield fitted
    • NotePlastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Questions about L71 MJH

Does L71 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 MJH expired on 21 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 MJH?
The MOT on L71 MJH expired on 21 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 MJH done?
L71 MJH was recorded at 90,804 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2023, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has L71 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 MJH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L71 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 L71 MJH find?
L71 MJH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre valve leaking; oil leak, but not excessive.

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