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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L99 FYFMOT history

L99 FYF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

L99 FYF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
121,160 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 FYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 FYF was last recorded at 121,160 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,156 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,160 miles
  • 2020 – 119,400 miles
  • 2019 – 111,712 miles
  • 2018 – 100,284 miles
  • 2017 – 94,025 miles
  • 2016 – 88,027 miles
  • 2015 – 78,191 miles
  • 2014 – 61,231 miles
  • 2013 – 39,062 miles
  • 2012 – 38,125 miles
  • 2011 – 33,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,160 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,160 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    913750324503
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail121,156 miles (+1,756)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    957903829310
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass119,400 miles (+7,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    519858629874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Straight Arm Ball Joint Cover Derteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Straight Arm Ball Joint Cover Deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass111,712 miles (+11,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    786277361694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,284 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,284 miles
    Test number
    918797909029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,266 miles (+6,241)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    148769215957
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/S/R + O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Inside Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S + O/S (3.7.B.3)
  7. Pass94,025 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    560177908553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail94,006 miles (+5,979)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    705210049161
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass88,027 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    649625334813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,191 miles (+16,960)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    948219105137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,231 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    698433834132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.
  12. Fail61,181 miles (+22,119)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    526428424162
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.
  13. Pass39,062 miles (+937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,062 miles
    Test number
    965159423143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s / n/s front tyres perishing in treads
  14. Pass38,125 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    756487512148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    385243821196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 FYF

Does L99 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 FYF expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 FYF?
The MOT on L99 FYF expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 FYF done?
L99 FYF was recorded at 121,160 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 8,148 miles a year.
Has L99 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 FYF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L99 FYF 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 FYF find?
L99 FYF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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