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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L16 EGJMOT history

L16 EGJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

L16 EGJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
116,355 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EGJ was last recorded at 116,355 miles on 19 May 2023, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,429 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,355 miles
  • 2021 – 113,429 miles
  • 2020 – 107,473 miles
  • 2019 – 106,223 miles
  • 2018 – 105,966 miles
  • 2017 – 102,943 miles
  • 2016 – 96,528 miles
  • 2015 – 90,456 miles
  • 2014 – 82,622 miles
  • 2013 – 71,617 miles
  • 2012 – 62,624 miles
  • 2011 – 53,913 miles
  • 2010 – 45,894 miles
  • 2009 – 38,253 miles
  • 2008 – 32,529 miles
  • 2007 – 18,346 miles
  • 2006 – 18,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,355 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s & above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/rear tyre inner wall split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,355 miles (+2,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,355 miles
    Test number
    814090396370
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s & above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,429 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,429 miles
    Test number
    662998175832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass107,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    330675840547
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted & sill covers

  4. Fail107,473 miles (+1,250)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    855199039454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted & sill covers

  5. Pass106,223 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    749785115405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,966 miles (+3,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,966 miles
    Test number
    846174980214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass102,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    496984904524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail102,943 miles (+6,415)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    591343763029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass96,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    516641583461
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre inner wall split

  10. Fail96,528 miles (+6,072)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    102268806827
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre inner wall split

  11. Pass90,456 miles (+7,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    226933835412
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass82,622 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    739735434124
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail82,622 miles (+11,005)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    687253634107
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    206808803414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail71,617 miles (+8,993)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    538590603177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass62,624 miles (+8,711)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    238128502449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut

  17. Pass53,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    737652301174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,913 miles (+8,019)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    309134491093
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,894 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    993410430111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,253 miles (+5,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    203841839178
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteSome movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

  21. Fail32,529 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    104611218248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteOffside front tyre has digs in outer wall
    • NoteSqeak from rear hand/brake

  22. Pass32,529 miles (+14,183)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    504031918252
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteOffside front tyre has digs in outer wall
    • NoteSqeak from rear hand/brake

  23. Pass18,346 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    303654457076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,303 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,303 miles
    Test number
    950493847027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    422425756306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 EGJ

Does L16 EGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 EGJ expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 EGJ?
The MOT on L16 EGJ expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 EGJ done?
L16 EGJ was recorded at 116,355 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has L16 EGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EGJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 EGJ 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 EGJ find?
L16 EGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s & above sub frame; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s.

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