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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2010 · 2,997 cc

L66 SOCMOT history

L66 SOC is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

L66 SOC bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,096 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 SOC was last recorded at 154,096 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 6,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,326 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,770 miles
Average per year
10,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,096 miles
  • 2024 – 147,326 miles
  • 2023 – 133,038 miles
  • 2022 – 110,420 miles
  • 2021 – 93,495 miles
  • 2020 – 90,361 miles
  • 2019 – 79,277 miles
  • 2018 – 69,390 miles
  • 2017 – 61,498 miles
  • 2016 – 53,100 miles
  • 2015 – 43,847 miles
  • 2014 – 31,518 miles
  • 2013 – 17,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,096 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,096 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,096 miles
    Test number
    569271764647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    947633441276
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail147,322 miles (+14,284)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,322 miles
    Test number
    480184284113
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass133,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    233176029452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail133,038 miles (+22,618)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    454458483146
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass110,420 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    155917666055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,197 miles (+8,702)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    743317146350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass93,495 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    228771657609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass90,361 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    237704044236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,277 miles (+9,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,277 miles
    Test number
    347698841194
    • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection
  11. Pass69,390 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    815430862881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,498 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    510734421591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,100 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    815316732341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,847 miles (+12,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    139278155445
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass31,518 miles (+13,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    288009554096
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass17,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,979 miles
    Test number
    197751983080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 SOC

Does L66 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 SOC expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 SOC?
The MOT on L66 SOC expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 SOC done?
L66 SOC was recorded at 154,096 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 10,865 miles a year.
Has L66 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 SOC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L66 SOC 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 SOC find?
L66 SOC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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