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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L99 SHSMOT history

L99 SHS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L99 SHS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,415 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SHS was last recorded at 140,415 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 11,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,895 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,520 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,415 miles
  • 2025 – 128,895 miles
  • 2024 – 120,920 miles
  • 2023 – 113,518 miles
  • 2022 – 102,936 miles
  • 2020 – 95,061 miles
  • 2019 – 71,377 miles
  • 2018 – 56,873 miles
  • 2017 – 49,700 miles
  • 2016 – 42,031 miles
  • 2015 – 38,319 miles
  • 2014 – 32,252 miles
  • 2013 – 25,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondry catch seized
  • AdvisoryFront windows tintedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover off

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear shocker covers off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,415 miles (+11,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    365047885976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondry catch seized
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shocker cover off
  2. Pass128,895 miles (+7,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    767051855424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Boith sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass120,920 miles (+7,402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    851877426547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted
  4. Pass113,518 miles (+10,582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,518 miles
    Test number
    403786584450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers off
    • AdvisoryFront windows tinted
  5. Pass102,936 miles (+7,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    261841051442
    • AdvisorySuspension low
  6. Pass95,061 miles (+23,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    904598145940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,377 miles (+14,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    772120625947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,873 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    979219914317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,499 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    892555344441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,700 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    707340483574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    995677528558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,031 miles (+3,712)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    485223465801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
  13. Pass38,319 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    616688515150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,252 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    545137104190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    986748043162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 SHS

Does L99 SHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SHS is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 SHS?
The MOT on L99 SHS is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 SHS done?
L99 SHS was recorded at 140,415 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has L99 SHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SHS has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L99 SHS 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 SHS find?
L99 SHS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; bonnet secondry catch seized, and 2 more.

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