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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L16 LMWMOT history

L16 LMW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

L16 LMW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
70,134 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LMW was last recorded at 70,134 miles on 30 May 2024, 11,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,277 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
11,857 miles
Average per year
4,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,134 miles
  • 2023 – 58,277 miles
  • 2022 – 52,592 miles
  • 2021 – 46,155 miles
  • 2019 – 39,878 miles
  • 2018 – 34,512 miles
  • 2017 – 33,474 miles
  • 2016 – 33,461 miles
  • 2015 – 33,144 miles
  • 2014 – 32,471 miles
  • 2013 – 28,962 miles
  • 2012 – 23,930 miles
  • 2011 – 16,549 miles
  • 2010 – 10,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,134 miles (+11,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    770444030188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass58,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    301685316625
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s rear led light unit is deteriorated, approx 40% of the led's arent working
    • AdvisoryOil on under side of engine, no leaks present

  3. Fail58,277 miles (+5,685)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    550815370835
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s rear led light unit is deteriorated, approx 40% of the led's arent working
    • AdvisoryOil on under side of engine, no leaks present

  4. Pass52,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    918745702319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,592 miles (+6,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,592 miles
    Test number
    414191020068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass46,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    618130850088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,153 miles (+6,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    175777999236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,878 miles (+5,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    811845946820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,512 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,512 miles
    Test number
    129203966424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,474 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,474 miles
    Test number
    853405147175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,461 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,461 miles
    Test number
    156788275359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,144 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    826093005126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,471 miles (+3,509)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,471 miles
    Test number
    675200404130
    • DangerousOil leak

  14. Pass28,962 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,962 miles
    Test number
    287973113199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,930 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    207420532409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,549 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    527567131144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,375 miles
    Test number
    250228130430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LMW

Does L16 LMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 LMW expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 LMW?
The MOT on L16 LMW expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 LMW done?
L16 LMW was recorded at 70,134 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
Has L16 LMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LMW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 LMW 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 LMW find?
L16 LMW passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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