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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

L66 DJEMOT history

L66 DJE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L66 DJE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
110,980 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DJE was last recorded at 110,980 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,071 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,909 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,980 miles
  • 2025 – 106,071 miles
  • 2024 – 103,683 miles
  • 2023 – 98,450 miles
  • 2022 – 96,115 miles
  • 2020 – 91,750 miles
  • 2019 – 89,780 miles
  • 2018 – 86,529 miles
  • 2017 – 81,892 miles
  • 2016 – 62,885 miles
  • 2015 – 49,393 miles
  • 2014 – 35,424 miles
  • 2013 – 32,029 miles
  • 2012 – 29,657 miles
  • 2011 – 25,862 miles
  • 2010 – 21,721 miles
  • 2009 – 14,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryRear springs slight corrosion
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,980 miles (+4,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    945271461065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear springs slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  2. Pass106,071 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    497544108837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,054 miles (+2,371)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,054 miles
    Test number
    470155268628
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight washer leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,683 miles (+5,233)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    600196421425
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,450 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    715092325028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    295550977658
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,115 miles (+4,365)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    189742814848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,750 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    591050798653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,780 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    944689813194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    292233764211
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,529 miles (+4,637)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    501274360545
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    154158191131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,892 miles (+5,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    382516682207
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,239 miles (+234)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    574074230523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,005 miles (+13,120)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    524875649813
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,885 miles (+13,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    548469369280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass49,393 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    625142055101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension arm rear bushs

  18. Fail49,392 miles (+13,968)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    808212955161
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in front suspension arm rear bushs

  19. Pass35,424 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    919877624137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail35,424 miles (+3,395)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    935587224120
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass32,029 miles (+2,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    769116793014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,657 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    736215562027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,612 miles (+3,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,612 miles
    Test number
    117224652479
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass25,862 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    186482221426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,721 miles (+7,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    813471750035
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass14,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,316 miles
    Test number
    964265319050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 DJE

Does L66 DJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DJE is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 DJE?
The MOT on L66 DJE is valid until 26 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 DJE done?
L66 DJE was recorded at 110,980 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has L66 DJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DJE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 DJE 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 DJE find?
L66 DJE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre pressure low; oil leak; rear springs slight corrosion, and 1 more.

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