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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

L99 ESBMOT history

L99 ESB is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L99 ESB white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,456 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ESB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ESB was last recorded at 126,456 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,585 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,871 miles
Average per year
8,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,456 miles
  • 2025 – 123,585 miles
  • 2024 – 120,870 miles
  • 2023 – 118,418 miles
  • 2022 – 115,484 miles
  • 2021 – 109,031 miles
  • 2020 – 102,505 miles
  • 2019 – 92,785 miles
  • 2018 – 78,912 miles
  • 2017 – 62,997 miles
  • 2016 – 45,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,456 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,456 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    553084521308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,585 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,585 miles
    Test number
    797402824359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,870 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,870 miles
    Test number
    524533068316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,418 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    527747570187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,484 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,484 miles
    Test number
    221775757496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,031 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,031 miles
    Test number
    732712381871
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,505 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    515509199198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,785 miles (+13,873)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    688220806000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,912 miles (+15,915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    129202100339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,997 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    254918716779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,982 miles (+17,622)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    829597016171
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass45,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    853931661073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 ESB

Does L99 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ESB is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ESB?
The MOT on L99 ESB is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ESB done?
L99 ESB was recorded at 126,456 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 8,244 miles a year.
Has L99 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ESB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L99 ESB 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 ESB find?
L99 ESB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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