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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L16 ACOMOT history

L16 ACO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 168,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

L16 ACO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
168,443 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ACO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ACO was last recorded at 168,443 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 21,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,486 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
21,957 miles
Average per year
13,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,443 miles
  • 2022 – 146,486 miles
  • 2021 – 136,135 miles
  • 2018 – 119,296 miles
  • 2017 – 106,185 miles
  • 2016 – 89,812 miles
  • 2015 – 61,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,443 miles (+21,957)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,443 miles
    Test number
    426164771538
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,486 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,486 miles
    Test number
    594763274180
    • 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))

  3. Pass136,135 miles (+16,839)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,135 miles
    Test number
    896607571850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,296 miles (+13,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,296 miles
    Test number
    579875000713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,185 miles (+16,373)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    797429851837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,812 miles (+11,054)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,812 miles
    Test number
    685189540701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    987166878703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre punctured

  8. Fail78,758 miles (+17,485)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    708843920700
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre punctured

  9. Pass61,273 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,273 miles
    Test number
    126654115186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 ACO

Does L16 ACO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 ACO expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 ACO?
The MOT on L16 ACO expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 ACO done?
L16 ACO was recorded at 168,443 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 13,136 miles a year.
Has L16 ACO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ACO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L16 ACO 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 L16 ACO find?
L16 ACO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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