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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

8716 LGMOT history

8716 LG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

8716 LG black 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,056 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8716 LG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8716 LG was last recorded at 82,056 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,056 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,056 miles
  • 2025 – 80,142 miles
  • 2024 – 79,020 miles
  • 2023 – 76,939 miles
  • 2022 – 74,440 miles
  • 2021 – 72,272 miles
  • 2020 – 71,196 miles
  • 2019 – 69,325 miles
  • 2018 – 64,966 miles
  • 2017 – 60,465 miles
  • 2016 – 56,387 miles
  • 2015 – 53,229 miles
  • 2014 – 52,402 miles
  • 2013 – 49,880 miles
  • 2012 – 43,271 miles
  • 2011 – 37,417 miles
  • 2010 – 31,615 miles
  • 2008 – 21,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,056 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    727563985703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,056 miles (+1,914)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    758486214911
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass80,142 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    275706930962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,020 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    963511819513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    178664580087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,939 miles (+2,499)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,939 miles
    Test number
    645191491619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,440 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    467197194899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,272 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    373480328093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    749534750475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,196 miles (+1,871)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    250906928782
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass69,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    142750362440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail69,325 miles (+4,359)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    855375686384
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise customer to have the gear box oil level checked... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass64,966 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    385245848755
    • AdvisoryBoth front arms rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly damp
  14. Pass60,465 miles (+4,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    967759270547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass56,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    572930041094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,387 miles (+3,158)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    299557099492
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass53,229 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    497459125057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass52,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    737009524041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,400 miles (+2,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,400 miles
    Test number
    137289024071
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass49,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    618642423035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,879 miles (+6,608)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    886062123002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass43,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    577304022064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,271 miles (+5,854)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    339974622036
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  24. Pass37,417 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    906707421097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass31,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    622162230055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,615 miles (+9,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    992062730084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
  27. Pass21,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,643 miles
    Test number
    444110078142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8716 LG

What vehicle is registration 8716 LG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8716 LG on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2005. 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 8716 LG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8716 LG is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8716 LG?
The MOT on 8716 LG is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8716 LG done?
8716 LG was recorded at 82,056 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has 8716 LG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8716 LG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 8716 LG 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 8716 LG find?
8716 LG passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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