BMW 3 Series
Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
L99 FROMOT history
L99 FRO is a yellow petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,953 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 FRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 FRO was last recorded at 125,953 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,952 miles · 17 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,953 miles
- 2025 – 122,209 miles
- 2024 – 117,444 miles
- 2023 – 111,118 miles
- 2022 – 104,386 miles
- 2021 – 95,878 miles
- 2019 – 86,653 miles
- 2018 – 81,026 miles
- 2017 – 74,386 miles
- 2016 – 65,355 miles
- 2015 – 55,714 miles
- 2014 – 49,707 miles
- 2013 – 42,031 miles
- 2012 – 33,949 miles
- 2011 – 25,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,953 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,953 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,953 miles
- Test number
- 746182413736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail125,952 miles (+3,743)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,952 miles
- Test number
- 984225362234
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass122,209 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 122,209 miles
- Test number
- 229810201609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail122,208 miles (+4,764)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,208 miles
- Test number
- 412336172430
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass117,444 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,444 miles
- Test number
- 347381548050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,444 miles (+128)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,444 miles
- Test number
- 410322946490
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,316 miles (+6,198)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,316 miles
- Test number
- 963254912766
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass111,118 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 111,118 miles
- Test number
- 161021860098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,096 miles (+6,710)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,096 miles
- Test number
- 239018375376
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass104,386 miles (+8,508)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 104,386 miles
- Test number
- 496657416475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,878 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,878 miles
- Test number
- 182048079340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,653 miles (+5,627)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,653 miles
- Test number
- 803411761715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,026 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,026 miles
- Test number
- 642688098669
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,023 miles (+6,637)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,023 miles
- Test number
- 637945386472
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,386 miles (+9,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 74,386 miles
- Test number
- 390635160689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,355 miles (+9,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,355 miles
- Test number
- 734866936237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel welded
Pass55,714 miles (+6,007)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 55,714 miles
- Test number
- 237118006626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,707 miles (+7,676)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,707 miles
- Test number
- 336741664497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,031 miles (+8,082)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 42,031 miles
- Test number
- 586845773250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,949 miles (+8,302)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,949 miles
- Test number
- 505288562292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,647 miles
- Test number
- 807883771272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 FRO
- Does L99 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 FRO is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 FRO?
- The MOT on L99 FRO is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 FRO done?
- L99 FRO was recorded at 125,953 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,972 miles a year.
- Has L99 FRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 FRO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L99 FRO 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 FRO find?
- L99 FRO passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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