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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc

L116 GVMMOT history

L116 GVM is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 163,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
163,356 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L116 GVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L116 GVM was last recorded at 163,356 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,939 miles · 7 Nov 2017
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
1,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,356 miles
  • 2017 – 162,939 miles
  • 2016 – 160,058 miles
  • 2015 – 158,181 miles
  • 2014 – 155,719 miles
  • 2013 – 153,182 miles
  • 2008 – 146,434 miles
  • 2006 – 140,095 miles
  • 2005 – 134,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,356 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,356 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,356 miles
    Test number
    254363079164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,939 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,939 miles
    Test number
    630843471051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Pass160,058 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,058 miles
    Test number
    952974440073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,181 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,181 miles
    Test number
    640580935981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,176 miles (+2,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,176 miles
    Test number
    162926867117
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  6. Pass155,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    156497914343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,719 miles (+2,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    439557414396
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass153,182 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    153,182 miles
    Test number
    896884983223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    146,434 miles
    Test number
    714488878108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail146,434 miles (+6,339)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,434 miles
    Test number
    344778278150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside engine mounting broken

  11. Pass140,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    140,095 miles
    Test number
    844142326226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,095 miles (+5,883)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,095 miles
    Test number
    533760226246
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass134,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    372054335406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L116 GVM

Does L116 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L116 GVM expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L116 GVM?
The MOT on L116 GVM expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L116 GVM done?
L116 GVM was recorded at 163,356 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 1,560 miles a year.
Has L116 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L116 GVM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L116 GVM 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 L116 GVM find?
L116 GVM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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