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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L16 KPHMOT history

L16 KPH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 130,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L16 KPH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
130,909 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 KPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 KPH was last recorded at 130,909 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,196 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,713 miles
Average per year
10,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,909 miles
  • 2025 – 126,196 miles
  • 2024 – 114,748 miles
  • 2023 – 104,767 miles
  • 2022 – 96,045 miles
  • 2021 – 84,078 miles
  • 2020 – 73,432 miles
  • 2019 – 62,706 miles
  • 2018 – 51,434 miles
  • 2017 – 42,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,909 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,909 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,909 miles
    Test number
    186272017998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,196 miles (+11,448)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,196 miles
    Test number
    208616649709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn /lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass114,748 miles (+9,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,748 miles
    Test number
    871127788391
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,767 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    857121993850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass96,045 miles (+11,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    358472231472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass84,078 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    726813546767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,077 miles (+10,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    845042744268
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,432 miles (+10,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    388634866785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges , tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass62,706 miles (+11,272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    680206445225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,434 miles (+9,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    552173113356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass42,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    211802160513
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre outer edge is worn
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr tyres are on 2mm tread

Questions about L16 KPH

Does L16 KPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 KPH is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 KPH?
The MOT on L16 KPH is valid until 11 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 KPH done?
L16 KPH was recorded at 130,909 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 10,315 miles a year.
Has L16 KPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 KPH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 KPH 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 KPH find?
L16 KPH passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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