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L88 JLS

2026 BMW 3 Series

Green Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,954 mi
Last recorded146,954 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 JLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 146,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 139,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,364 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,957 miles

cut in o/s/rear tyre sidewall

o/s/rear tyre 3mm on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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L88 JLS is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Green. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 JLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L88 JLS registered?

L88 JLS is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2026.

Is L88 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 JLS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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