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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L66 CKDMOT history

L66 CKD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

L66 CKD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
76,917 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 CKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 CKD was last recorded at 76,917 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,351 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
2,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,917 miles
  • 2024 – 75,351 miles
  • 2020 – 74,183 miles
  • 2019 – 68,498 miles
  • 2018 – 61,408 miles
  • 2017 – 58,599 miles
  • 2016 – 56,215 miles
  • 2015 – 52,750 miles
  • 2014 – 51,021 miles
  • 2013 – 47,262 miles
  • 2012 – 42,986 miles
  • 2011 – 38,265 miles
  • 2010 – 34,025 miles
  • 2009 – 30,059 miles
  • 2008 – 27,264 miles
  • 2007 – 23,718 miles
  • 2006 – 19,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,917 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,917 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    105319895214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,351 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    284617034179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,349 miles (+1,166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    631446314181
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    655526216637
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail74,183 miles (+5,685)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    767905969145
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass68,498 miles (+7,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    885997522300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    604130007731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,408 miles (+28)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    898318820106
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  9. Fail61,380 miles (+2,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    808801623747
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  10. Pass58,599 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    119930021798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,215 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    733789558568
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,750 miles (+1,729)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    915232585165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber shroud adrift
    • NoteSmall cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

  13. Pass51,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    796754224211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,021 miles (+3,759)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    256121514289
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass47,262 miles (+4,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,262 miles
    Test number
    168283613293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,986 miles (+4,721)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,986 miles
    Test number
    638516702240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass38,265 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    505937601277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail38,095 miles (+4,070)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    867119691136
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    402331610213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,025 miles (+3,966)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    144748400275
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass30,059 miles (+2,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,059 miles
    Test number
    720472019286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass27,264 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    724518028216
    • NoteBoth rear wishbone bushes advisable.

  23. Fail27,259 miles (+3,541)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,259 miles
    Test number
    411973818213
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s f , n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach the cord or plys

  24. Pass23,718 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,718 miles
    Test number
    572623817209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    691866516253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L66 CKD

Does L66 CKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 CKD expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 CKD?
The MOT on L66 CKD expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 CKD done?
L66 CKD was recorded at 76,917 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 2,998 miles a year.
Has L66 CKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 CKD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 CKD 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 CKD find?
L66 CKD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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