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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P24 LWJMOT history

P24 LWJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

P24 LWJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
79,905 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 LWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P24 LWJ was last recorded at 79,905 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 5,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,148 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,757 miles
Average per year
1,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,905 miles
  • 2025 – 74,148 miles
  • 2024 – 73,815 miles
  • 2023 – 72,905 miles
  • 2022 – 72,253 miles
  • 2021 – 71,834 miles
  • 2020 – 71,195 miles
  • 2019 – 70,551 miles
  • 2018 – 69,742 miles
  • 2017 – 69,049 miles
  • 2016 – 68,188 miles
  • 2015 – 67,305 miles
  • 2014 – 66,561 miles
  • 2013 – 65,681 miles
  • 2012 – 64,963 miles
  • 2011 – 64,039 miles
  • 2010 – 62,918 miles
  • 2009 – 61,905 miles
  • 2008 – 60,237 miles
  • 2007 – 59,574 miles
  • 2006 – 57,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,905 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,905 miles (+5,757)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    179599520210
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass74,148 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    982313149053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,815 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    498733120962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,905 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    411310739492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,253 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    789930397223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,834 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    882601599220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,195 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    634171115074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,551 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    992332194954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,742 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,742 miles
    Test number
    563251608194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,049 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    199601158356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,188 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    469039790744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,305 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    439976755160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,561 miles (+880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    267120264480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass65,681 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    868817053132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,963 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    375729552142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,039 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,039 miles
    Test number
    266738431400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,918 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    560000660100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,905 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    260030849448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,237 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    314205058136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,574 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    244764267479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    434866956144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about P24 LWJ

Does P24 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P24 LWJ expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P24 LWJ?
The MOT on P24 LWJ expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P24 LWJ done?
P24 LWJ was recorded at 79,905 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 1,094 miles a year.
Has P24 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 LWJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on P24 LWJ 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 P24 LWJ find?
P24 LWJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point; lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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