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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

L99 DJMMOT history

L99 DJM is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

L99 DJM purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,955 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 DJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 DJM was last recorded at 128,955 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,825 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,955 miles
  • 2025 – 127,825 miles
  • 2024 – 126,709 miles
  • 2023 – 126,229 miles
  • 2022 – 124,896 miles
  • 2021 – 124,490 miles
  • 2020 – 124,438 miles
  • 2019 – 123,118 miles
  • 2018 – 122,026 miles
  • 2017 – 120,866 miles
  • 2016 – 116,561 miles
  • 2015 – 112,196 miles
  • 2014 – 106,005 miles
  • 2013 – 105,511 miles
  • 2012 – 102,371 miles
  • 2011 – 98,942 miles
  • 2010 – 93,871 miles
  • 2009 – 91,083 miles
  • 2008 – 86,526 miles
  • 2007 – 77,851 miles
  • 2006 – 66,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,955 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides adversely worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose started to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose started to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,955 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,955 miles
    Test number
    824449959530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,825 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    628514427333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,709 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    739279116849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass126,229 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    763607314179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,896 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    830724751294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,490 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    279202526988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,438 miles (+1,320)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    849113478153
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/heelboard rusted and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/heel board (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor/jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside front floor/jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower wing flange rusted and holed

  8. Pass123,118 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,118 miles
    Test number
    258857584044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides adversely worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail123,114 miles (+1,088)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    290561165135
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides adversely worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass122,026 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,026 miles
    Test number
    365450022436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass120,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    309957274781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,866 miles (+4,305)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    408167473321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass116,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    837664142302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,561 miles (+4,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    718060883982
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass112,196 miles (+6,191)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    887276255170
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass106,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    177748454182
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail106,005 miles (+494)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    748638354147
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass105,511 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    309564753185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail105,443 miles (+3,072)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,443 miles
    Test number
    425552053135
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    915238052177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail102,371 miles (+3,429)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    208429742406
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,942 miles (+5,071)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    215616631458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass93,871 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,871 miles
    Test number
    251414050165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,083 miles (+4,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,083 miles
    Test number
    663719219165
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail86,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    664673548144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass86,526 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    782533348197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    463994547117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,851 miles (+11,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    951882047178
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass66,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,097 miles
    Test number
    534811286031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 DJM

Does L99 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 DJM is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 DJM?
The MOT on L99 DJM is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 DJM done?
L99 DJM was recorded at 128,955 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has L99 DJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 DJM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L99 DJM 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 DJM find?
L99 DJM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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