BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc
L16 KUPMOT history
L16 KUP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 87,017 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 KUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 KUP was last recorded at 87,017 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,127 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 890 miles
- Average per year
- 3,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,017 miles
- 2024 – 86,127 miles
- 2023 – 82,364 miles
- 2022 – 81,150 miles
- 2021 – 79,378 miles
- 2020 – 76,684 miles
- 2019 – 75,676 miles
- 2018 – 73,129 miles
- 2017 – 70,455 miles
- 2016 – 67,843 miles
- 2015 – 64,889 miles
- 2014 – 61,054 miles
- 2013 – 54,330 miles
- 2012 – 48,017 miles
- 2011 – 39,337 miles
- 2010 – 34,758 miles
- 2009 – 26,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,017 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,017 miles (+890)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 87,017 miles
- Test number
- 767295886945
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,127 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,127 miles
- Test number
- 972658770144
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,127 miles (+3,763)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,127 miles
- Test number
- 844930155416
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,364 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,364 miles
- Test number
- 419112893329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,364 miles (+1,214)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,364 miles
- Test number
- 350010117084
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,150 miles (+1,772)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,150 miles
- Test number
- 447935500595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,378 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,378 miles
- Test number
- 178294882081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,311 miles (+2,627)7 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,311 miles
- Test number
- 938988112771
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,684 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,684 miles
- Test number
- 143630151411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,676 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 75,676 miles
- Test number
- 888929030517
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNoise from offside front caliper
- AdvisoryOffside front brake backplate loose
Pass73,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 481987594751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,129 miles (+2,674)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,129 miles
- Test number
- 533514299168
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,455 miles (+2,612)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,455 miles
- Test number
- 637080152877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,843 miles (+2,954)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,843 miles
- Test number
- 229416021023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,889 miles (+3,835)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,889 miles
- Test number
- 329433151061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,054 miles (+5,155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,054 miles
- Test number
- 379832974242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,899 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,899 miles
- Test number
- 307964814161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,330 miles (+6,313)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 54,330 miles
- Test number
- 278469293455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,017 miles (+8,680)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,017 miles
- Test number
- 158722812244
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll tyres around about 3mm
Pass39,337 miles (+4,579)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,337 miles
- Test number
- 465432481100
- NoteAll discs surface rust
Pass34,758 miles (+7,784)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,758 miles
- Test number
- 382331870241
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass26,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,974 miles
- Test number
- 341792659477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 KUP
- Does L16 KUP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 KUP is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 KUP?
- The MOT on L16 KUP is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 KUP done?
- L16 KUP was recorded at 87,017 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
- Has L16 KUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 KUP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 KUP 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 KUP find?
- L16 KUP passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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