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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

L16 JTWMOT history

L16 JTW is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 169,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

L16 JTW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
169,015 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JTW was last recorded at 169,015 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,005 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
11,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,015 miles
  • 2025 – 164,005 miles
  • 2024 – 153,879 miles
  • 2023 – 143,793 miles
  • 2022 – 135,911 miles
  • 2021 – 128,673 miles
  • 2020 – 116,851 miles
  • 2019 – 107,914 miles
  • 2018 – 96,682 miles
  • 2017 – 83,593 miles
  • 2016 – 62,664 miles
  • 2015 – 43,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,015 miles (+5,010)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    169,015 miles
    Test number
    935929839155
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass164,005 miles (+10,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,005 miles
    Test number
    745000083793
    • 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))
  3. Pass153,879 miles (+10,086)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    729666531724
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass143,793 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,793 miles
    Test number
    127847353927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,911 miles (+7,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,911 miles
    Test number
    245937260365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass128,673 miles (+11,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    562642108741
    • 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))
  7. Pass116,851 miles (+8,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    360349707399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass107,914 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    467780879734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,682 miles (+13,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    978353576256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass83,593 miles (+20,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    905551195280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,664 miles (+18,920)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    142087450902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,744 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    516342975066
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOfside rear wheel has a cut on tread but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 JTW

Does L16 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JTW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JTW?
The MOT on L16 JTW is valid until 13 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 JTW done?
L16 JTW was recorded at 169,015 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 11,248 miles a year.
Has L16 JTW ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 JTW has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 JTW 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 JTW find?
L16 JTW passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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