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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L16 AVUMOT history

L16 AVU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L16 AVU 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,773 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AVU was last recorded at 111,773 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,773 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,773 miles
  • 2025 – 106,916 miles
  • 2024 – 102,199 miles
  • 2023 – 96,169 miles
  • 2022 – 86,874 miles
  • 2021 – 81,562 miles
  • 2020 – 77,520 miles
  • 2019 – 72,411 miles
  • 2018 – 63,208 miles
  • 2017 – 56,612 miles
  • 2016 – 48,782 miles
  • 2015 – 45,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,773 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,773 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    736526942620
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,773 miles (+4,857)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    236373996570
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,916 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    627910322570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

  4. Pass102,199 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    135127410226
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass96,169 miles (+9,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    428528630572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    899823102550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,874 miles (+5,312)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    433311145249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    248507002170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,562 miles (+4,042)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    909312233875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    672454160483
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  11. Fail77,520 miles (+5,109)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    871199515011
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Pass72,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    475906256730
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

  13. Fail72,411 miles (+9,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    687175202844
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

  14. Pass63,208 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    559152719150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,612 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    681267356604
    • AdvisoryManufacturer plastic covers fitted restricting view of some components

  16. Pass48,782 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    888655204950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,716 miles
    Test number
    820796802789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 AVU

Does L16 AVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AVU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 AVU?
The MOT on L16 AVU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AVU done?
L16 AVU was recorded at 111,773 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has L16 AVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AVU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 AVU 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 AVU find?
L16 AVU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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