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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L66 APJMOT history

L66 APJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 166,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L66 APJ grey 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,845 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
18,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 APJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 APJ was last recorded at 166,845 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 15,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,745 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,100 miles
Average per year
18,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,845 miles
  • 2024 – 151,745 miles
  • 2023 – 129,791 miles
  • 2022 – 106,400 miles
  • 2021 – 84,890 miles
  • 2020 – 71,176 miles
  • 2019 – 53,999 miles
  • 2018 – 28,952 miles
  • 2017 – 16,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,845 miles (+15,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,845 miles
    Test number
    624830570117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass151,745 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,745 miles
    Test number
    954710304171
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail151,733 miles (+21,942)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,733 miles
    Test number
    656646338571
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass129,791 miles (+23,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,791 miles
    Test number
    486803174100
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,400 miles (+21,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,400 miles
    Test number
    272045831761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,890 miles (+13,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    102540974011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,176 miles (+17,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    726146374873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,999 miles (+25,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    628817588359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,952 miles (+12,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,952 miles
    Test number
    659080401126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass16,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    16,916 miles
    Test number
    640985566627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 APJ

Does L66 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 APJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 APJ?
The MOT on L66 APJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 APJ done?
L66 APJ was recorded at 166,845 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 18,760 miles a year.
Has L66 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 APJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 APJ 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 L66 APJ find?
L66 APJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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