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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L99 OKSMOT history

L99 OKS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

L99 OKS silver 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 Jun 2023
Mileage
142,694 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 OKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 OKS was last recorded at 142,694 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,252 miles · 4 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
5,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,694 miles
  • 2021 – 142,252 miles
  • 2019 – 139,886 miles
  • 2018 – 138,622 miles
  • 2017 – 138,237 miles
  • 2015 – 131,678 miles
  • 2014 – 128,168 miles
  • 2013 – 125,409 miles
  • 2012 – 117,980 miles
  • 2011 – 113,031 miles
  • 2010 – 99,399 miles
  • 2009 – 93,503 miles
  • 2008 – 77,581 miles
  • 2007 – 57,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,694 miles
    Test number
    398630279775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,694 miles (+442)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,694 miles
    Test number
    905221279858
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,252 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,252 miles
    Test number
    938403985861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,886 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,886 miles
    Test number
    348411127395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail139,886 miles (+1,264)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,886 miles
    Test number
    219773056130
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,622 miles (+385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,622 miles
    Test number
    237290365627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor only just met minimum requirments

  7. Pass138,237 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    983614637221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail138,237 miles (+6,559)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    711480799376
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass131,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    429932315242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,678 miles (+3,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    365981115447
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass128,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    486955224267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail128,168 miles (+2,759)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    267825024255
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass125,409 miles (+7,429)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,409 miles
    Test number
    286064223290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteCorrosion starting o/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

  14. Pass117,980 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,980 miles
    Test number
    255220032270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight buldging on sidewall bead protector

  15. Fail117,945 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    715227322265
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight buldging on sidewall bead protector

  16. Pass113,031 miles (+13,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    609784191171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass99,399 miles (+5,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    924765970193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass93,503 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    351806499168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,484 miles (+15,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    802689689105
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass77,581 miles (+19,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    273809588482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    231346987175
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L99 OKS

Does L99 OKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 OKS expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 OKS?
The MOT on L99 OKS expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 OKS done?
L99 OKS was recorded at 142,694 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 5,702 miles a year.
Has L99 OKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 OKS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L99 OKS 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 OKS find?
L99 OKS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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