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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc

L16 GHDMOT history

L16 GHD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L16 GHD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,476 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GHD was last recorded at 176,476 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 14,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,088 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,388 miles
Average per year
11,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,476 miles
  • 2025 – 162,088 miles
  • 2024 – 149,641 miles
  • 2023 – 136,338 miles
  • 2022 – 123,144 miles
  • 2021 – 105,875 miles
  • 2020 – 102,690 miles
  • 2019 – 98,914 miles
  • 2018 – 81,619 miles
  • 2017 – 70,938 miles
  • 2016 – 61,751 miles
  • 2015 – 48,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,476 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,476 miles (+14,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,476 miles
    Test number
    365382295027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,088 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,088 miles
    Test number
    925215176127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass149,641 miles (+13,303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,641 miles
    Test number
    565152195283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,338 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,338 miles
    Test number
    861628852833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,328 miles (+13,184)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,328 miles
    Test number
    588923845815
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,144 miles (+17,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    228688605090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,875 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    326009923723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    352029205307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,690 miles (+3,776)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    376386630130
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass98,914 miles (+17,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    844096889396
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split- Under bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass81,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    612626377570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,619 miles (+10,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    177764090227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass70,938 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    504627824651
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Fail70,910 miles (+9,159)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    820159621491
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  15. Pass61,751 miles (+13,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    395736167809
    • AdvisoryFront Inner hard see inner brake pad's, look to be getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUpper crack to windscreen, zone A, out of drivers view.

  16. Pass48,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    635277315243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GHD

Does L16 GHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GHD is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GHD?
The MOT on L16 GHD is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GHD done?
L16 GHD was recorded at 176,476 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 11,732 miles a year.
Has L16 GHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GHD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 GHD 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 GHD find?
L16 GHD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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