BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L99 DBCMOT history
L99 DBC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 125,868 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 DBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 DBC was last recorded at 125,868 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,610 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,258 miles
- Average per year
- 6,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,868 miles
- 2025 – 122,610 miles
- 2024 – 119,415 miles
- 2023 – 115,864 miles
- 2022 – 107,977 miles
- 2021 – 94,320 miles
- 2020 – 88,833 miles
- 2019 – 83,437 miles
- 2018 – 75,977 miles
- 2017 – 69,614 miles
- 2016 – 63,335 miles
- 2015 – 62,150 miles
- 2014 – 47,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,868 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,868 miles (+3,258)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 125,868 miles
- Test number
- 741692037650
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,610 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,610 miles
- Test number
- 593989991967
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass119,415 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,415 miles
- Test number
- 790760084843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail119,415 miles (+3,551)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,415 miles
- Test number
- 381641248711
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass115,864 miles (+7,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,864 miles
- Test number
- 909236306510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass107,977 miles (+13,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,977 miles
- Test number
- 309994215071
- 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))
Pass94,320 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,320 miles
- Test number
- 520108082828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,833 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,833 miles
- Test number
- 460525312549
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 628746280063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,437 miles (+7,460)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,437 miles
- Test number
- 118668383231
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,977 miles (+6,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,977 miles
- Test number
- 943044925824
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,614 miles (+6,279)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 69,614 miles
- Test number
- 324037597453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 63,335 miles
- Test number
- 676499500581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,335 miles (+1,185)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,335 miles
- Test number
- 936384435553
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass62,150 miles (+14,594)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 62,150 miles
- Test number
- 906986145213
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,556 miles
- Test number
- 525694454271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 DBC
- Does L99 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 DBC is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 DBC?
- The MOT on L99 DBC is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 DBC done?
- L99 DBC was recorded at 125,868 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,536 miles a year.
- Has L99 DBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 DBC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L99 DBC 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 DBC find?
- L99 DBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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