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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

1916 MLMOT history

1916 ML is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

1916 ML white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,003 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1916 ML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1916 ML was last recorded at 157,003 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 5,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,959 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,044 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,003 miles
  • 2025 – 151,959 miles
  • 2024 – 144,852 miles
  • 2023 – 137,874 miles
  • 2022 – 130,947 miles
  • 2021 – 123,221 miles
  • 2020 – 114,127 miles
  • 2019 – 104,618 miles
  • 2018 – 96,413 miles
  • 2017 – 88,630 miles
  • 2016 – 78,634 miles
  • 2015 – 66,003 miles
  • 2014 – 56,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear diff seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,003 miles (+5,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,003 miles
    Test number
    989741588944
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,959 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,959 miles
    Test number
    457362486333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,852 miles
    Test number
    849010347936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail144,852 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,852 miles
    Test number
    413885587232
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    380905480368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,874 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    827417342035
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,947 miles
    Test number
    810134381915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,947 miles (+7,726)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,947 miles
    Test number
    963657347565
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,221 miles (+9,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    916525298205
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/r suspension arm bush

  10. Pass114,127 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,127 miles
    Test number
    643271920909
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/r suspension rear brake pads low

  11. Pass104,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    340899666131
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail104,618 miles (+8,205)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    605124074870
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,413 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    167479498874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,630 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    726709212400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,634 miles (+12,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    226225079733
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean 0.00

  16. Pass66,003 miles (+9,880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    608366705177
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass56,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    726141804124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 1916 ML

What vehicle is registration 1916 ML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1916 ML on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1916 ML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1916 ML is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1916 ML?
The MOT on 1916 ML is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1916 ML done?
1916 ML was recorded at 157,003 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has 1916 ML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1916 ML has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 1916 ML 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 1916 ML find?
1916 ML passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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