BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
L99 HLHMOT history
L99 HLH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,771 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 152,771 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 HLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 HLH was last recorded at 152,771 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 5,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,052 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,719 miles
- Average per year
- 5,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,771 miles
- 2025 – 147,052 miles
- 2024 – 142,318 miles
- 2023 – 140,119 miles
- 2022 – 135,075 miles
- 2021 – 129,819 miles
- 2020 – 124,207 miles
- 2019 – 118,855 miles
- 2018 – 113,244 miles
- 2017 – 105,117 miles
- 2016 – 98,411 miles
- 2015 – 88,539 miles
- 2014 – 83,223 miles
- 2013 – 76,882 miles
- 2012 – 71,075 miles
- 2011 – 64,738 miles
- 2010 – 57,465 miles
- 2009 – 49,956 miles
- 2008 – 43,462 miles
- 2007 – 42,373 miles
- 2006 – 35,944 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,771 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp misted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at nearside and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,771 miles (+5,719)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 152,771 miles
- Test number
- 712838674370
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lamp misted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass147,052 miles (+236)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,052 miles
- Test number
- 404326908592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail146,816 miles (+4,498)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,816 miles
- Test number
- 755962772503
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,318 miles (+2,199)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 142,318 miles
- Test number
- 565373852505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,119 miles (+5,044)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 140,119 miles
- Test number
- 867999510992
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S and O/S sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,075 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,075 miles
- Test number
- 162962042891
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is close to the wear bars
Pass129,819 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,819 miles
- Test number
- 566008932050
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections rusting. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,207 miles (+5,352)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 124,207 miles
- Test number
- 354198263247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,855 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,855 miles
- Test number
- 711017339284
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.....255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,851 miles (+5,607)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,851 miles
- Test number
- 642929968667
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.....255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,244 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 113,244 miles
- Test number
- 702228455962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass105,117 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 105,117 miles
- Test number
- 371178182909
- 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)
Fail105,117 miles (+6,706)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,117 miles
- Test number
- 444732683227
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass98,411 miles (+9,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,411 miles
- Test number
- 278145986305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,539 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 88,539 miles
- Test number
- 925679485016
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light on
Fail88,538 miles (+5,315)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,538 miles
- Test number
- 875869685051
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light on
Pass83,223 miles (+6,341)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 83,223 miles
- Test number
- 339095504152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,882 miles (+5,807)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,882 miles
- Test number
- 697385003119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,075 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,075 miles
- Test number
- 478285992060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,738 miles (+7,273)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 64,738 miles
- Test number
- 188861101112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,465 miles (+7,509)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,465 miles
- Test number
- 440135700165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,956 miles (+6,494)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,956 miles
- Test number
- 923085009110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,462 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,462 miles
- Test number
- 524812328153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,461 miles (+1,088)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,461 miles
- Test number
- 244360628199
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass42,373 miles (+6,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,373 miles
- Test number
- 210399627054
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass35,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 35,944 miles
- Test number
- 544588936019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L99 HLH
- Does L99 HLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 HLH is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 HLH?
- The MOT on L99 HLH is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 HLH done?
- L99 HLH was recorded at 152,771 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
- Has L99 HLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 HLH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L99 HLH 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 HLH find?
- L99 HLH passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip; nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp misted.
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