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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

L8 JXRMOT history

L8 JXR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 222,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

L8 JXR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
222,686 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JXR was last recorded at 222,686 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 11,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2007: 7,425 miles, lower than 47,008 miles on 9 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,633 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
11,053 miles
Average per year
12,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 222,686 miles
  • 2020 – 211,633 miles
  • 2019 – 198,649 miles
  • 2018 – 179,828 miles
  • 2017 – 164,993 miles
  • 2016 – 148,902 miles
  • 2015 – 138,446 miles
  • 2014 – 130,459 miles
  • 2013 – 128,238 miles
  • 2010 – 91,548 miles
  • 2009 – 71,375 miles
  • 2008 – 62,297 miles
  • 2007 – 7,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front tyre has been driven flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,686 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    222,686 miles
    Test number
    536906995561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail222,686 miles (+11,053)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,686 miles
    Test number
    182790546132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass211,633 miles (+12,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,633 miles
    Test number
    913112988754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,649 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,649 miles
    Test number
    462715892169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,336 miles (+18,508)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,336 miles
    Test number
    381857555582
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass179,828 miles (+14,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,828 miles
    Test number
    164292243911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass164,993 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,993 miles
    Test number
    883631353723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has been driven flat

  8. Fail164,993 miles (+16,091)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,993 miles
    Test number
    296208013533
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has been driven flat

  9. Pass148,902 miles (+10,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,902 miles
    Test number
    758249185803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass138,446 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    118023835117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,459 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    599319724126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,238 miles (+36,690)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,238 miles
    Test number
    736272923139
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlease note that the 3 advise brake pipes may need replacement prior to next test

  13. Pass91,548 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    731701280120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine bay covers fitted
    • NoteAdvise engine under tray fitted
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressure monitoring light on

  14. Fail91,548 miles (+20,173)3 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    444646070115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine bay covers fitted
    • NoteAdvise engine under tray fitted
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressure monitoring light on

  15. Pass71,375 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    394349049128
    • NoteAdvise engine cover fitted
    • NoteAdvise engine under tray fitted/floor trays fitted
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressure rdc light illuminated

  16. Fail71,375 miles (+9,078)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    300299249190
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise engine cover fitted
    • NoteAdvise engine under tray fitted/floor trays fitted
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressure rdc light illuminated

  17. Pass62,297 miles (+54,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    902375118301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,425 miles (-39,583)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,425 miles
    Test number
    300213927324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,008 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    173943517350
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L8 JXR

Does L8 JXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 JXR expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 JXR?
The MOT on L8 JXR expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 JXR done?
L8 JXR was recorded at 222,686 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 12,457 miles a year.
Has L8 JXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JXR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 JXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 JXR find?
L8 JXR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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