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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L66 OLSMOT history

L66 OLS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L66 OLS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,899 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 OLS was last recorded at 116,899 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,897 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,899 miles
  • 2025 – 116,104 miles
  • 2024 – 115,181 miles
  • 2023 – 114,543 miles
  • 2022 – 113,779 miles
  • 2021 – 112,665 miles
  • 2020 – 110,518 miles
  • 2019 – 105,929 miles
  • 2018 – 100,849 miles
  • 2017 – 93,308 miles
  • 2016 – 88,405 miles
  • 2015 – 82,418 miles
  • 2013 – 70,777 miles
  • 2012 – 65,106 miles
  • 2011 – 58,155 miles
  • 2010 – 49,261 miles
  • 2009 – 40,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,899 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear tyres on approx 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,899 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,899 miles
    Test number
    801921008627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail116,897 miles (+793)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    401436430061
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective lose and missing bolts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass116,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,104 miles
    Test number
    837614825963
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,101 miles (+920)5 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    668777570209
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on dash

  5. Pass115,181 miles (+638)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    113502673628
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A/R/B D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,543 miles (+764)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    793209943800
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on limit 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,779 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    609221179016
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryDamage to under engine cover
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySome damage to nearside body work

  8. Fail113,778 miles (+1,113)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,778 miles
    Test number
    926147810554
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on approx 3mm
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryDamage to under engine cover
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySome damage to nearside body work

  9. Pass112,665 miles (+2,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,665 miles
    Test number
    899911523418
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    958811232788
    • AdvisoryRear minor damage to bumper

  11. Fail110,518 miles (+4,589)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    174719802979
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear minor damage to bumper

  12. Pass105,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,929 miles
    Test number
    837353710913
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail105,929 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,929 miles
    Test number
    827370997280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass100,849 miles (+7,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,849 miles
    Test number
    957295647394
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass93,308 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,308 miles
    Test number
    255503583118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail93,305 miles (+4,900)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    563900012231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass88,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,405 miles
    Test number
    497020166168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail88,397 miles (+5,979)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,397 miles
    Test number
    438116780888
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40 r18 92y budget (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40 r18 92y budget (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass82,418 miles (+11,641)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    119780035462
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers noisey but still clearing screen

  20. Pass70,777 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    695841343216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,407 miles (+5,301)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    769606333230
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    396245032462
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail65,106 miles (+6,951)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    819905532280
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass58,155 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,155 miles
    Test number
    598855431237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,261 miles (+8,502)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    911957630236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    872668339268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 OLS

Does L66 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 OLS is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 OLS?
The MOT on L66 OLS is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 OLS done?
L66 OLS was recorded at 116,899 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
Has L66 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 OLS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 OLS 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 OLS find?
L66 OLS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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