
BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L99 GPSMOT history
L99 GPS is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 167,091 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,511 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 GPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 15 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 GPS was last recorded at 167,091 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 166,976 miles · 16 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 12,511 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 167,091 miles
- 2022 – 152,904 miles
- 2021 – 140,744 miles
- 2020 – 126,905 miles
- 2019 – 109,287 miles
- 2018 – 108,443 miles
- 2017 – 99,880 miles
- 2016 – 83,028 miles
- 2014 – 53,509 miles
- 2013 – 43,369 miles
- 2012 – 33,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,091 miles (+115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 167,091 miles
- Test number
- 673581671389
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
Fail166,976 miles (+14,072)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,976 miles
- Test number
- 312023043486
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
Pass152,904 miles (+12,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 152,904 miles
- Test number
- 884113822623
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,744 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 140,744 miles
- Test number
- 263884874758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,742 miles (+13,837)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,742 miles
- Test number
- 207767725122
- DangerousOffside steering arm fouling lower arm assembly
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,905 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,905 miles
- Test number
- 402497313346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,378 miles (+17,091)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,378 miles
- Test number
- 430861802622
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,287 miles (+844)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,287 miles
- Test number
- 130551276950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail108,443 miles (+8,563)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,443 miles
- Test number
- 448849483075
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 99,880 miles
- Test number
- 934434425013
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail99,880 miles (+16,852)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,880 miles
- Test number
- 366670116561
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,028 miles (+11,531)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,028 miles
- Test number
- 558135879481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,497 miles (+17,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,497 miles
- Test number
- 213965514442
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat , redness on the disc. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake is grabbing slightly.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass53,509 miles (+10,140)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 53,509 miles
- Test number
- 196146744369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,369 miles (+10,205)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 43,369 miles
- Test number
- 825063343334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 33,164 miles
- Test number
- 107625442339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 GPS
- Does L99 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L99 GPS expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L99 GPS?
- The MOT on L99 GPS expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L99 GPS done?
- L99 GPS was recorded at 167,091 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 12,511 miles a year.
- Has L99 GPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 GPS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L99 GPS 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 GPS find?
- L99 GPS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn inner edge.
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