BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
L66 BAKMOT history
L66 BAK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 162,621 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L66 BAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L66 BAK was last recorded at 162,621 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,104 miles · 4 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,517 miles
- Average per year
- 4,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,621 miles
- 2023 – 161,104 miles
- 2022 – 153,961 miles
- 2021 – 152,095 miles
- 2020 – 151,116 miles
- 2019 – 150,476 miles
- 2018 – 146,381 miles
- 2016 – 145,442 miles
- 2015 – 137,665 miles
- 2014 – 134,382 miles
- 2012 – 126,544 miles
- 2011 – 117,701 miles
- 2010 – 109,719 miles
- 2009 – 100,566 miles
- 2008 – 94,367 miles
- 2007 – 81,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,621 miles (+1,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,621 miles
- Test number
- 917590669354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,104 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 161,104 miles
- Test number
- 802293182782
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,961 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 153,961 miles
- Test number
- 986415892639
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,095 miles (+979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,095 miles
- Test number
- 505712505710
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,116 miles (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 151,116 miles
- Test number
- 400816706675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,476 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 150,476 miles
- Test number
- 153498635202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,462 miles (+4,081)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,462 miles
- Test number
- 337250019646
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber missing. Improvised strap. Exhaust is adequately supported.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,381 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 146,381 miles
- Test number
- 239299468055
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,381 miles (+939)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,381 miles
- Test number
- 905653308629
- MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,442 miles (+7,777)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 145,442 miles
- Test number
- 862545956828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,665 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,665 miles
- Test number
- 906347565104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,382 miles (+7,838)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 134,382 miles
- Test number
- 186534514023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,544 miles (+8,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 126,544 miles
- Test number
- 357218702342
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,701 miles (+7,982)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 117,701 miles
- Test number
- 877239601355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,719 miles (+9,153)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 109,719 miles
- Test number
- 434838400455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,566 miles (+6,199)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 100,566 miles
- Test number
- 954556409319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,367 miles (+13,354)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 94,367 miles
- Test number
- 810619798201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,013 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 81,013 miles
- Test number
- 812669597245
- NoteWear in steering joints bottom ball joints and bushes/ unable to see rear springs fully/ rear tyres close to limit/ front tyres worn on edges/ front pads low
Questions about L66 BAK
- Does L66 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L66 BAK expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L66 BAK?
- The MOT on L66 BAK expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L66 BAK done?
- L66 BAK was recorded at 162,621 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
- Has L66 BAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L66 BAK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on L66 BAK 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 BAK find?
- L66 BAK passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear all position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin worn thin.
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