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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

L2 DFPMOT history

L2 DFP is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L2 DFP yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,768 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DFP was last recorded at 55,768 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,555 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,768 miles
  • 2024 – 55,555 miles
  • 2023 – 55,357 miles
  • 2022 – 54,875 miles
  • 2021 – 54,530 miles
  • 2020 – 53,786 miles
  • 2019 – 53,283 miles
  • 2018 – 52,956 miles
  • 2017 – 52,604 miles
  • 2016 – 52,243 miles
  • 2015 – 51,524 miles
  • 2014 – 50,685 miles
  • 2013 – 49,529 miles
  • 2012 – 48,817 miles
  • 2011 – 44,804 miles
  • 2010 – 38,423 miles
  • 2009 – 30,843 miles
  • 2007 – 30,766 miles
  • 2006 – 26,666 miles
  • 2005 – 25,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,768 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,768 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,768 miles
    Test number
    672135422200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,555 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    139577332402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,357 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,357 miles
    Test number
    161281016846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,875 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    550805428081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,530 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    185103055738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,786 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    627717893664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,283 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    320084122787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,956 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    562162823195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,604 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,604 miles
    Test number
    403331244213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,243 miles (+719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    857884136969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass51,524 miles (+839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    407378795022
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  12. Fail50,685 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    746746324160
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass50,685 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    869336424159
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass49,529 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    415486813103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,450 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    727126103108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,449 miles (+632)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    445820703148
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,817 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    126793332181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail48,801 miles (+3,997)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    508694702117
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass44,804 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    518581011039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,423 miles (+7,580)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    102218710019
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear screen has got a temp repair carried out

  21. Pass30,843 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    660757129003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail30,825 miles (+59)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,825 miles
    Test number
    854064929021
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass30,766 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    963398717342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,765 miles (+4,099)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    291186317398
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass26,666 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,666 miles
    Test number
    604332616355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,663 miles (+1,387)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,663 miles
    Test number
    210761616307
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass25,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    200949145303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 DFP

Does L2 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 DFP is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 DFP?
The MOT on L2 DFP is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 DFP done?
L2 DFP was recorded at 55,768 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has L2 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DFP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2014.
Has the mileage on L2 DFP 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 L2 DFP find?
L2 DFP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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