BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L99 BOVMOT history
L99 BOV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 136,778 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 BOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 BOV was last recorded at 136,778 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,777 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,778 miles
- 2025 – 121,423 miles
- 2024 – 105,255 miles
- 2023 – 90,205 miles
- 2022 – 70,664 miles
- 2021 – 55,702 miles
- 2020 – 51,486 miles
- 2019 – 44,834 miles
- 2018 – 39,539 miles
- 2016 – 31,071 miles
- 2015 – 26,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,778 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,778 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 136,778 miles
- Test number
- 843176152168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,777 miles (+15,354)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,777 miles
- Test number
- 493702216653
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall - 255-35 ZR19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 121,423 miles
- Test number
- 631031866970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,423 miles (+16,168)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,423 miles
- Test number
- 771440075292
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass105,255 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 105,255 miles
- Test number
- 111289797461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail105,247 miles (+15,042)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,247 miles
- Test number
- 432711190534
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass90,205 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 90,205 miles
- Test number
- 169927848660
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,205 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,205 miles
- Test number
- 298567712890
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,172 miles (+19,508)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,172 miles
- Test number
- 970883097254
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,664 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 70,664 miles
- Test number
- 661068293364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,387 miles (+14,685)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,387 miles
- Test number
- 545384182956
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,702 miles (+4,216)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 55,702 miles
- Test number
- 294133416283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,486 miles (+6,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,486 miles
- Test number
- 248892440087
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,834 miles (+5,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,834 miles
- Test number
- 257221458895
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass39,539 miles (+8,468)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 39,539 miles
- Test number
- 727301487984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,071 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 31,071 miles
- Test number
- 588129759925
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass26,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 26,840 miles
- Test number
- 664697775863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 BOV
- Does L99 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 BOV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 BOV?
- The MOT on L99 BOV is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 BOV done?
- L99 BOV was recorded at 136,778 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,757 miles a year.
- Has L99 BOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 BOV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L99 BOV 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 L99 BOV find?
- L99 BOV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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