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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L99 GBRMOT history

L99 GBR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L99 GBR black 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 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,194 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 GBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 GBR was last recorded at 132,194 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 8,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,732 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,462 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,194 miles
  • 2024 – 123,732 miles
  • 2023 – 114,986 miles
  • 2022 – 102,345 miles
  • 2021 – 95,875 miles
  • 2020 – 93,624 miles
  • 2019 – 89,301 miles
  • 2017 – 84,581 miles
  • 2016 – 80,329 miles
  • 2015 – 75,371 miles
  • 2014 – 68,944 miles
  • 2013 – 59,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,194 miles (+8,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    847526802583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,732 miles (+8,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    604587406660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,986 miles (+115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,986 miles
    Test number
    604979959518
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail114,871 miles (+12,526)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    239173433036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,345 miles (+6,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    284342195864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,875 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    124368525428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    520735846439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail93,624 miles (+4,323)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    939457288454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    451648477530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,301 miles (+5)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    491421444672
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail89,296 miles (+4,715)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    520622074592
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,581 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    863155502652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,329 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,329 miles
    Test number
    656403799731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,371 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,371 miles
    Test number
    144726493501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,944 miles (+8,984)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    219953654312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  16. Pass59,960 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    867207653374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,173 miles
    Test number
    748768043193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L99 GBR

Does L99 GBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 GBR expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 GBR?
The MOT on L99 GBR expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 GBR done?
L99 GBR was recorded at 132,194 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has L99 GBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 GBR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 GBR 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 GBR find?
L99 GBR passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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