BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
L16 GYWMOT history
L16 GYW is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 143,433 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GYW was last recorded at 143,433 miles on 13 May 2025, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,715 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,718 miles
- Average per year
- 6,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,433 miles
- 2024 – 139,715 miles
- 2023 – 136,381 miles
- 2022 – 131,800 miles
- 2021 – 127,246 miles
- 2019 – 121,284 miles
- 2018 – 117,613 miles
- 2017 – 112,865 miles
- 2016 – 102,960 miles
- 2015 – 96,567 miles
- 2014 – 87,697 miles
- 2013 – 76,472 miles
- 2012 – 65,413 miles
- 2011 – 58,355 miles
- 2010 – 50,037 miles
- 2008 – 39,076 miles
- 2007 – 31,419 miles
- 2006 – 23,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,433 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Engine misfire
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,433 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 143,433 miles
- Test number
- 669134491740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,715 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 139,715 miles
- Test number
- 451650954191
- AdvisoryEngine misfire
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail139,709 miles (+3,328)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,709 miles
- Test number
- 319922755845
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above front subframe ahead of fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre seat (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine misfire
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,381 miles (+4,581)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 136,381 miles
- Test number
- 736230621550
- AdvisoryNearside Front front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front front wing corroded
Pass131,800 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 131,800 miles
- Test number
- 581363325998
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront both wings corroded
Pass127,246 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,246 miles
- Test number
- 989830245310
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub to shocker pinch bolt nut tight but not to nylock part
- AdvisoryWheel arch's have slightly corroded
Fail127,242 miles (+5,958)2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,242 miles
- Test number
- 737211567463
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom arm ball joint nut loose new arm fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom arm front joint nut loose new arm fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub to shocker pinch bolt nut tight but not to nylock part
- AdvisoryWheel arch's have slightly corroded
Pass121,284 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,284 miles
- Test number
- 350729738877
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,258 miles (+3,645)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,258 miles
- Test number
- 372795170557
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,613 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,613 miles
- Test number
- 290443814289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,508 miles (+4,643)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,508 miles
- Test number
- 188524729934
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear indicators discoloured
Pass112,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,865 miles
- Test number
- 678032667401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,864 miles (+9,904)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,864 miles
- Test number
- 865868532043
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing or diff
Pass102,960 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,960 miles
- Test number
- 721622264242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes
Fail102,960 miles (+6,393)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,960 miles
- Test number
- 860684229667
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear mounting bush also deteriorated) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes
Pass96,567 miles (+8,870)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 96,567 miles
- Test number
- 157196025466
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass87,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 659822824051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,694 miles (+11,222)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,694 miles
- Test number
- 175152924479
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass76,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 76,472 miles
- Test number
- 457373123098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail76,472 miles (+11,059)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,472 miles
- Test number
- 505583223018
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass65,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,413 miles
- Test number
- 139748812458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,410 miles (+7,055)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,410 miles
- Test number
- 365208712039
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass58,355 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,355 miles
- Test number
- 146636921099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,289 miles (+8,252)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,289 miles
- Test number
- 805907511097
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,037 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,037 miles
- Test number
- 660719110001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,033 miles (+10,957)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,033 miles
- Test number
- 141755910474
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,076 miles (+7,657)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 39,076 miles
- Test number
- 184229708360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,419 miles (+8,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,419 miles
- Test number
- 504262437337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 23,006 miles
- Test number
- 730661276288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 GYW
- Does L16 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 GYW expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GYW?
- The MOT on L16 GYW expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 GYW done?
- L16 GYW was recorded at 143,433 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
- Has L16 GYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GYW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 GYW 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 GYW find?
- L16 GYW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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