BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L16 NARMOT history
L16 NAR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,124 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 NAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 NAR was last recorded at 132,124 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 17,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,234 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,890 miles
- Average per year
- 9,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,124 miles
- 2025 – 114,234 miles
- 2024 – 110,635 miles
- 2023 – 105,328 miles
- 2022 – 101,057 miles
- 2021 – 97,986 miles
- 2020 – 92,635 miles
- 2019 – 85,451 miles
- 2018 – 70,350 miles
- 2017 – 50,514 miles
- 2015 – 26,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,124 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,124 miles
- Test number
- 201823287355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail132,124 miles (+17,890)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,124 miles
- Test number
- 309885648739
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,234 miles (+3,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 114,234 miles
- Test number
- 614684366985
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,635 miles (+5,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 110,635 miles
- Test number
- 828088546436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass105,328 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 105,328 miles
- Test number
- 435022700171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail105,322 miles (+4,265)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,322 miles
- Test number
- 294572699555
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/3019y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/3519y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,057 miles (+3,071)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,057 miles
- Test number
- 779195000442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,986 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,986 miles
- Test number
- 835553897133
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,635 miles (+7,184)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 92,635 miles
- Test number
- 912317337615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,451 miles (+15,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 85,451 miles
- Test number
- 686354003096
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components
Pass70,350 miles (+19,836)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,350 miles
- Test number
- 487726074517
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,514 miles (+23,616)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 50,514 miles
- Test number
- 653194032016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,898 miles
- Test number
- 265746125831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 NAR
- Does L16 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 NAR?
- The MOT on L16 NAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 NAR done?
- L16 NAR was recorded at 132,124 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,703 miles a year.
- Has L16 NAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 NAR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 NAR 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 NAR find?
- L16 NAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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