BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
L99 SVRMOT history
L99 SVR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 71,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,734 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 SVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 SVR was last recorded at 71,734 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,412 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 322 miles
- Average per year
- 1,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,734 miles
- 2025 – 71,412 miles
- 2023 – 71,343 miles
- 2022 – 71,148 miles
- 2021 – 71,018 miles
- 2019 – 70,797 miles
- 2018 – 70,246 miles
- 2017 – 69,256 miles
- 2016 – 68,516 miles
- 2015 – 66,148 miles
- 2014 – 58,941 miles
- 2013 – 58,820 miles
- 2012 – 58,773 miles
- 2011 – 53,278 miles
- 2010 – 50,127 miles
- 2009 – 47,769 miles
- 2008 – 44,227 miles
- 2006 – 40,713 miles
- 2005 – 40,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Full MOT history
32 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,734 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,734 miles
- Test number
- 528723629561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,733 miles (+321)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,733 miles
- Test number
- 644534438597
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,412 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 71,412 miles
- Test number
- 201892528993
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,412 miles (+69)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,412 miles
- Test number
- 124963808164
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,343 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,343 miles
- Test number
- 217303973957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,342 miles (+194)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,342 miles
- Test number
- 982813296565
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare tyre defective DEFLATED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
Pass71,148 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,148 miles
- Test number
- 610273695535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail71,148 miles (+130)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,148 miles
- Test number
- 529886976071
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,018 miles
- Test number
- 652369116706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail71,018 miles (+221)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,018 miles
- Test number
- 291521665870
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,797 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,797 miles
- Test number
- 418378468382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,246 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 70,246 miles
- Test number
- 145538798237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,256 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 69,256 miles
- Test number
- 848502553495
- AdvisoryKnock from offside inner end of steering rack
- AdvisoryKnock from rear when drive taken up
Fail69,256 miles (+740)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,256 miles
- Test number
- 148753952943
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose top mounting knocks (2.4.F.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls suspension leg (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryKnock from offside inner end of steering rack
- AdvisoryKnock from rear when drive taken up
Pass68,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,516 miles
- Test number
- 985771677298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,516 miles (+2,368)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,516 miles
- Test number
- 271880943545
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass66,148 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,148 miles
- Test number
- 617378850256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,941 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,941 miles
- Test number
- 126701984220
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass58,941 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 58,941 miles
- Test number
- 525441784295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,922 miles (+102)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,922 miles
- Test number
- 947433474270
- DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail58,820 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,820 miles
- Test number
- 958069663297
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth h/l have condesation in them
Pass58,820 miles (+47)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,820 miles
- Test number
- 997009563206
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth h/l have condesation in them
Pass58,773 miles (+5,495)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 58,773 miles
- Test number
- 397415872440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,278 miles (+3,151)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 53,278 miles
- Test number
- 235081691207
- NoteBoth headlamps have misted up after headlamps on for 5mins beam paterns ok Advise headlamps dried out ASAP
Pass50,127 miles (+2,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 50,127 miles
- Test number
- 224138320267
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass47,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 47,769 miles
- Test number
- 580266149254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,769 miles (+3,542)1 dangerous3 failures3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,769 miles
- Test number
- 164424549278
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,227 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,227 miles
- Test number
- 500919728207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,713 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 40,713 miles
- Test number
- 633578226305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,708 miles (+645)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,708 miles
- Test number
- 333687126335
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass40,063 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 40,063 miles
- Test number
- 911529515369
- NoteNail in tyre
Fail40,055 miles1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,055 miles
- Test number
- 402008415347
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L99 SVR
- Does L99 SVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SVR is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 SVR?
- The MOT on L99 SVR is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 SVR done?
- L99 SVR was recorded at 71,734 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
- Has L99 SVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 SVR has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L99 SVR 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 SVR find?
- L99 SVR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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