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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L16 ARFMOT history

L16 ARF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 67,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

L16 ARF blue 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 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
67,999 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ARF was last recorded at 67,999 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 7,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,577 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,422 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,999 miles
  • 2023 – 60,577 miles
  • 2017 – 53,134 miles
  • 2016 – 44,622 miles
  • 2015 – 38,334 miles
  • 2014 – 26,141 miles
  • 2013 – 19,030 miles
  • 2012 – 16,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,999 miles (+7,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    226152282619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,577 miles (+7,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    765211041803
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,134 miles (+8,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,134 miles
    Test number
    113551437057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass44,622 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    972089186437
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and under tray fitted

  5. Pass38,334 miles (+12,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    509724296910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,141 miles (+7,111)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,141 miles
    Test number
    608516564289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass19,030 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,030 miles
    Test number
    565366383085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,352 miles
    Test number
    828367432241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ARF

Does L16 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 ARF expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 ARF?
The MOT on L16 ARF expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 ARF done?
L16 ARF was recorded at 67,999 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has L16 ARF ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 ARF has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 ARF 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 ARF find?
L16 ARF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear coil spring corroded.

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