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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

L99 VEDMOT history

L99 VED is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

L99 VED red 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 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,073 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 VED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 VED was last recorded at 116,073 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2012: 84,430 miles, lower than 797,751 miles on 26 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,072 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,073 miles
  • 2024 – 115,938 miles
  • 2023 – 115,652 miles
  • 2022 – 114,774 miles
  • 2021 – 114,380 miles
  • 2019 – 112,942 miles
  • 2018 – 111,086 miles
  • 2017 – 109,865 miles
  • 2016 – 103,336 miles
  • 2015 – 96,222 miles
  • 2014 – 93,781 miles
  • 2013 – 88,505 miles
  • 2012 – 84,430 miles
  • 2011 – 797,751 miles
  • 2010 – 74,657 miles
  • 2009 – 67,422 miles
  • 2008 – 61,772 miles
  • 2007 – 56,146 miles
  • 2006 – 49,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,073 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front fog light broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,073 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    883229452658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,072 miles (+134)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    265479028142
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass115,938 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    789592222332
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Fail115,938 miles (+286)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    158216843859
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Pass115,652 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,652 miles
    Test number
    368612614515
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,652 miles (+878)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,652 miles
    Test number
    295048690164
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Below wiper [all require to be reset] (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side L 198 r88 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve [ operates 7 to 12 ] (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,774 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    453963703417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,757 miles (+377)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    462712807313
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass114,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    169879961200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,380 miles (+1,438)1 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,380 miles
    Test number
    116885249291
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouled by arb linkage ( brake hose fitted wrong side of linkage) and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high at or above zero line (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high at or above zero line (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    171335034632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  12. Fail112,942 miles (+1,856)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    824235495943
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  13. Pass111,086 miles (+1,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    517728913315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  14. Pass109,865 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,865 miles
    Test number
    224466489836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake hose not secured in leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner touching wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail109,865 miles (+6,529)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,865 miles
    Test number
    654689817967
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake hose not secured in leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner touching wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,336 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    521703395205
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion at jack point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  17. Fail103,333 miles (+7,111)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    420300448531
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Braking system leaking front to rear at side of tank (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion at jack point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components and mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  18. Pass96,222 miles (+2,441)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    438603665102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on at dash

  19. Pass93,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    846887364169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail93,781 miles (+5,276)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    816417064128
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,505 miles (+13)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    547392573142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  22. Fail88,492 miles (+4,062)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    948429163130
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  23. Pass84,430 miles (-713,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,430 miles
    Test number
    469522372138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass797,751 miles (+723,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    797,751 miles
    Test number
    375466341126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,657 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    563200340168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount slightly corroded

  26. Fail74,657 miles (+7,235)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    753050340199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount slightly corroded

  27. Pass67,422 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    613414929140
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass61,772 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,772 miles
    Test number
    173013818127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,146 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    144334927126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    580010966067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 VED

Does L99 VED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 VED expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 VED?
The MOT on L99 VED expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 VED done?
L99 VED was recorded at 116,073 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has L99 VED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 VED has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 VED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L99 VED find?
L99 VED passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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