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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

L66 HEBMOT history

L66 HEB is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L66 HEB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,682 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 HEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 HEB was last recorded at 126,682 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,053 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
3,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,682 miles
  • 2025 – 126,053 miles
  • 2024 – 124,978 miles
  • 2023 – 123,714 miles
  • 2022 – 123,089 miles
  • 2021 – 122,049 miles
  • 2020 – 121,041 miles
  • 2019 – 119,087 miles
  • 2018 – 116,842 miles
  • 2017 – 114,944 miles
  • 2016 – 112,626 miles
  • 2015 – 109,082 miles
  • 2014 – 103,436 miles
  • 2013 – 94,341 miles
  • 2012 – 84,334 miles
  • 2011 – 78,706 miles
  • 2010 – 75,106 miles
  • 2009 – 67,623 miles
  • 2008 – 63,676 miles
  • 2006 – 51,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,682 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front leveling sensor broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,682 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,682 miles
    Test number
    436172865297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,053 miles (+1,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    466602739625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass124,978 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    671394329873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front leveling sensor broken
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,971 miles (+1,257)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    873584113806
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front leveling sensor broken
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,714 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    596476851177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,089 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    622233493406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,049 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,049 miles
    Test number
    747792038942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,041 miles (+1,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,041 miles
    Test number
    388183410141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,087 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    672060880311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail119,083 miles (+2,241)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    528600335408
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass116,842 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    743423738810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,944 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    680641491629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,626 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    600500448588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass109,082 miles (+5,646)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    836260585052
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsr brake binding slightly
    • NoteOsr brake binding slightly
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass103,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    325327604183
    • NoteTyre wearing on inner edge n/s front

  16. Fail103,436 miles (+9,095)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    725137404186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyre wearing on inner edge n/s front

  17. Pass94,341 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    648028963013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    178689772430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail84,334 miles (+5,628)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    839769172055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass78,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    305519941423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,706 miles (+3,600)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    308737641494
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass75,106 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,106 miles
    Test number
    321717440230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,623 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    494956009196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,676 miles (+12,269)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    522411908158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,407 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    380373066334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,289 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    893652756351
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about L66 HEB

Does L66 HEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 HEB is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 HEB?
The MOT on L66 HEB is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 HEB done?
L66 HEB was recorded at 126,682 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,916 miles a year.
Has L66 HEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 HEB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 HEB 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 HEB find?
L66 HEB passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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