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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L99 PEWMOT history

L99 PEW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L99 PEW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
212,297 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 PEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 PEW was last recorded at 212,297 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 11,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,972 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,325 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,297 miles
  • 2025 – 200,972 miles
  • 2024 – 194,048 miles
  • 2023 – 188,441 miles
  • 2022 – 182,997 miles
  • 2021 – 181,697 miles
  • 2020 – 178,695 miles
  • 2019 – 173,375 miles
  • 2018 – 164,986 miles
  • 2017 – 155,065 miles
  • 2016 – 144,647 miles
  • 2015 – 135,790 miles
  • 2014 – 126,991 miles
  • 2013 – 121,539 miles
  • 2011 – 119,193 miles
  • 2010 – 112,355 miles
  • 2008 – 82,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,297 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S & O/S INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,297 miles (+11,325)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    212,297 miles
    Test number
    682406500616
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S & O/S INNERS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,972 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    200,972 miles
    Test number
    574121204190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,048 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    194,048 miles
    Test number
    170295603058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,017 miles (+5,576)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,017 miles
    Test number
    892795450016
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking @ Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass188,441 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,441 miles
    Test number
    738768637511
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,439 miles (+5,442)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,439 miles
    Test number
    286981026338
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing Buckle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,997 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    182,997 miles
    Test number
    525690182549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail182,993 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,993 miles
    Test number
    259324403813
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass181,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,697 miles
    Test number
    195954807396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail181,697 miles (+3,002)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,697 miles
    Test number
    172212277665
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass178,695 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    182010168650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass173,375 miles (+8,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    173,375 miles
    Test number
    313586532426
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met required efficiency.

  13. Pass164,986 miles (+9,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,986 miles
    Test number
    862527179584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,065 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,065 miles
    Test number
    434099856477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,647 miles (+8,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,647 miles
    Test number
    620806605153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass135,790 miles (+8,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    979620485008
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  17. Pass126,991 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,991 miles
    Test number
    309443714119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,539 miles
    Test number
    329251853071
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail121,539 miles (+532)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,539 miles
    Test number
    889860253018
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass121,007 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,007 miles
    Test number
    679072313031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,193 miles
    Test number
    769640251372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,193 miles (+6,838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,193 miles
    Test number
    588210451338
    • 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)

  23. Pass112,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    270506500315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass166,851 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    166,851 km
    Test number
    182165359231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    963032268225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 PEW

Does L99 PEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 PEW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 PEW?
The MOT on L99 PEW is valid until 16 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 PEW done?
L99 PEW was recorded at 212,297 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has L99 PEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 PEW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 PEW 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 PEW find?
L99 PEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front exhaust mounting defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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