BMW Z3
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
L66 DSNMOT history
L66 DSN is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,959 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L66 DSN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 12 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L66 DSN was last recorded at 96,959 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,465 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 494 miles
- Average per year
- 2,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,959 miles
- 2025 – 96,465 miles
- 2024 – 94,823 miles
- 2023 – 91,976 miles
- 2022 – 90,504 miles
- 2021 – 88,185 miles
- 2020 – 88,161 miles
- 2019 – 85,621 miles
- 2018 – 82,798 miles
- 2017 – 79,231 miles
- 2016 – 76,258 miles
- 2015 – 73,825 miles
- 2014 – 71,086 miles
- 2013 – 69,445 miles
- 2012 – 68,148 miles
- 2011 – 66,237 miles
- 2010 – 64,644 miles
- 2009 – 62,872 miles
- 2008 – 59,939 miles
- 2007 – 57,685 miles
- 2006 – 55,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,959 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,959 miles (+494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,959 miles
- Test number
- 700739805085
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal
Pass96,465 miles (+1,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 96,465 miles
- Test number
- 425782081676
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill cover plate corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,823 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,823 miles
- Test number
- 872505216653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail94,767 miles (+2,791)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,767 miles
- Test number
- 387798978109
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,976 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 91,976 miles
- Test number
- 810631365928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail91,969 miles (+1,465)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,969 miles
- Test number
- 149597094468
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,504 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 90,504 miles
- Test number
- 622894424452
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass88,185 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,185 miles
- Test number
- 336358634876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail88,161 miles (+2,540)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,161 miles
- Test number
- 156136589277
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from minterior mirror in peripheral vision
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,621 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,621 miles
- Test number
- 884137955800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,584 miles (+2,786)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,584 miles
- Test number
- 457983219440
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass82,798 miles (+3,567)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,798 miles
- Test number
- 672220605213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,231 miles (+2,973)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,231 miles
- Test number
- 288154596512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,258 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,258 miles
- Test number
- 207648619276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,825 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 73,825 miles
- Test number
- 857467065169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,086 miles
- Test number
- 207662674408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,086 miles (+1,641)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,086 miles
- Test number
- 319779264105
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass69,445 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 69,445 miles
- Test number
- 729850873157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,148 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 68,148 miles
- Test number
- 745859772150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,237 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,237 miles
- Test number
- 267578761179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,644 miles (+1,772)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,644 miles
- Test number
- 492913770145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,872 miles (+2,933)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,872 miles
- Test number
- 122068869198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,939 miles (+2,254)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,939 miles
- Test number
- 401541878112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,685 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,685 miles
- Test number
- 980530477191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,532 miles (+245)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 55,532 miles
- Test number
- 182461986171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail55,287 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,287 miles
- Test number
- 573954876156
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L66 DSN
- Does L66 DSN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DSN is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L66 DSN?
- The MOT on L66 DSN is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L66 DSN done?
- L66 DSN was recorded at 96,959 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
- Has L66 DSN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L66 DSN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L66 DSN 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 DSN find?
- L66 DSN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; under body covered in underseal.
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