BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L16 CTCMOT history
L16 CTC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 106,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 106,362 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 CTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 CTC was last recorded at 106,362 miles on 30 May 2026, 8,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,509 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,853 miles
- Average per year
- 7,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,362 miles
- 2025 – 97,509 miles
- 2024 – 95,858 miles
- 2023 – 87,778 miles
- 2021 – 84,217 miles
- 2020 – 75,060 miles
- 2019 – 65,044 miles
- 2018 – 55,097 miles
- 2017 – 42,958 miles
- 2015 – 29,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,362 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
10 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,362 miles (+8,853)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 106,362 miles
- Test number
- 722370917637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass97,509 miles (+1,651)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 597796167081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,858 miles (+8,080)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,858 miles
- Test number
- 742258383358
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,778 miles (+3,561)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 87,778 miles
- Test number
- 829726218425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,217 miles (+9,157)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 84,217 miles
- Test number
- 591707119002
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,060 miles (+10,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,060 miles
- Test number
- 528420743849
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass65,044 miles (+9,947)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,044 miles
- Test number
- 317368758088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,097 miles (+12,139)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 55,097 miles
- Test number
- 231998490467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted.
Pass42,958 miles (+13,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 42,958 miles
- Test number
- 468163477565
- AdvisoryPlastic cover under vehicle.
Pass29,371 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 29,371 miles
- Test number
- 671602552758
- 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)
Questions about L16 CTC
- Does L16 CTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CTC is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 CTC?
- The MOT on L16 CTC is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 CTC done?
- L16 CTC was recorded at 106,362 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 7,211 miles a year.
- Has L16 CTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 CTC has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 CTC 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 CTC find?
- L16 CTC passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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