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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L16 AWAMOT history

L16 AWA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 80,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L16 AWA red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,958 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AWA was last recorded at 80,958 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,308 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,650 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,958 miles
  • 2024 – 74,308 miles
  • 2023 – 66,427 miles
  • 2022 – 61,200 miles
  • 2021 – 54,569 miles
  • 2020 – 45,168 miles
  • 2019 – 30,359 miles
  • 2018 – 13,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,958 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner tie rods have slight play.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,958 miles (+6,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    331107161526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner tie rods have slight play.

  2. Pass74,308 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    654546251888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass66,427 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,427 miles
    Test number
    674965601534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,200 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    324902037543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,569 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    388668247765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,168 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,168 miles
    Test number
    769931895548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,359 miles (+16,655)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    664038348051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

  8. Pass13,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,704 miles
    Test number
    364571952839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 AWA

Does L16 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AWA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 AWA?
The MOT on L16 AWA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AWA done?
L16 AWA was recorded at 80,958 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has L16 AWA ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 AWA has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 AWA 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 AWA find?
L16 AWA passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; o/s and n/s inner tie rods have slight play..

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