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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L66 CDXMOT history

L66 CDX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L66 CDX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
178,465 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 CDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 CDX was last recorded at 178,465 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,280 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1,185 miles
Average per year
15,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,465 miles
  • 2025 – 158,394 miles
  • 2024 – 132,124 miles
  • 2023 – 107,466 miles
  • 2022 – 81,820 miles
  • 2021 – 57,277 miles
  • 2020 – 43,787 miles
  • 2019 – 42,608 miles
  • 2018 – 37,116 miles
  • 2017 – 28,649 miles
  • 2016 – 21,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,465 miles
    Test number
    661805708168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,465 miles (+1,185)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,465 miles
    Test number
    982715306719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail177,280 miles (+18,886)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,280 miles
    Test number
    890445920755
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass158,394 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,394 miles
    Test number
    232173607232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,323 miles (+25,199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,323 miles
    Test number
    126194452022
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  6. Pass132,124 miles (+24,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,124 miles
    Test number
    121559382897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,466 miles (+25,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,466 miles
    Test number
    133135378800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,820 miles (+24,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    346763187263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass57,277 miles (+13,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    506248638833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass43,787 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    801877154836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,608 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    721478367333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass37,116 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    227060001013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,649 miles (+7,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,649 miles
    Test number
    783842741358
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.
  14. Pass21,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,543 miles
    Test number
    537487546489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 CDX

Does L66 CDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 CDX is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 CDX?
The MOT on L66 CDX is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 CDX done?
L66 CDX was recorded at 178,465 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 15,776 miles a year.
Has L66 CDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 CDX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 CDX 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 CDX find?
L66 CDX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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