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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L99 FRDMOT history

L99 FRD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

L99 FRD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
94,995 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L99 FRD was last recorded at 94,995 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 1,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,175 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,820 miles
Average per year
2,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,995 miles
  • 2022 – 93,175 miles
  • 2021 – 90,695 miles
  • 2020 – 87,902 miles
  • 2018 – 85,382 miles
  • 2017 – 79,558 miles
  • 2011 – 74,601 miles
  • 2010 – 74,053 miles
  • 2009 – 68,170 miles
  • 2008 – 60,310 miles
  • 2007 – 54,188 miles
  • 2006 – 50,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,995 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Slightly Misshaped ) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,995 miles (+1,820)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    442092825303
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 ( Slightly Misshaped ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,175 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    775551690711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,695 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    875200948951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,902 miles
    Test number
    685544143464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,896 miles (+2,514)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,896 miles
    Test number
    787790689128
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    590352236058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail85,382 miles (+5,824)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    952021051382
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass79,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    509606686723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,558 miles (+4,957)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    467333924883
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass74,601 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    149552801227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,053 miles (+5,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    563512550187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass68,170 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    672956849145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,170 miles (+7,860)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    731166549103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass60,310 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    342152048151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,045 miles (+5,857)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    863171938161
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have slight sidewall damage

  16. Pass54,188 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    254879607448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,161 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    351775126179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r under floor brace damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre appears to be slightly deflated

Questions about L99 FRD

Does L99 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 FRD expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 FRD?
The MOT on L99 FRD expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 FRD done?
L99 FRD was recorded at 94,995 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
Has L99 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 FRD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 FRD 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 FRD find?
L99 FRD failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 5 more.

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