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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L66 UDSMOT history

L66 UDS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L66 UDS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,613 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 UDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L66 UDS was last recorded at 163,613 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,973 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
8,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,613 miles
  • 2025 – 161,973 miles
  • 2024 – 152,977 miles
  • 2023 – 139,297 miles
  • 2022 – 127,269 miles
  • 2021 – 112,517 miles
  • 2020 – 102,836 miles
  • 2019 – 98,820 miles
  • 2018 – 90,762 miles
  • 2017 – 80,798 miles
  • 2016 – 67,735 miles
  • 2015 – 66,369 miles
  • 2014 – 53,078 miles
  • 2012 – 36,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,613 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,613 miles (+1,640)4 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,613 miles
    Test number
    982571429595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,973 miles (+8,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,973 miles
    Test number
    390501515344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,977 miles (+13,680)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,977 miles
    Test number
    163587375869
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass139,297 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    542064314472
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the handbrake requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Fail139,295 miles (+12,026)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,295 miles
    Test number
    511864732807
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlight unit loose
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass127,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,269 miles
    Test number
    961382666999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,269 miles (+14,752)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,269 miles
    Test number
    559926800910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass112,517 miles (+9,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    206228054496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,836 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    438237465000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,835 miles (+4,015)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    302223465768
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure Flexible hose (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  11. Pass98,820 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    407716773631
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  12. Fail98,699 miles (+7,937)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,699 miles
    Test number
    390868939209
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels has 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass90,762 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    284197319864
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail90,755 miles (+9,957)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    325676457050
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass80,798 miles (+13,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    560629013233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,735 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    774419138293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    263991072278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail66,369 miles (+13,291)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    807109771020
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail53,078 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    187631194150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,078 miles (+16,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    356771394128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,940 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    175638522380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,933 miles
    Test number
    975609262282
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L66 UDS

Does L66 UDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 UDS is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 UDS?
The MOT on L66 UDS is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 UDS done?
L66 UDS was recorded at 163,613 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,995 miles a year.
Has L66 UDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 UDS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 UDS 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 UDS find?
L66 UDS failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 dangerous defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 6 more.

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