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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

L16 NUMMOT history

L16 NUM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L16 NUM green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,341 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 NUM was last recorded at 155,341 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 4,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2010: 90,928 miles, lower than 91,173 miles on 24 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,788 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,553 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,341 miles
  • 2025 – 150,788 miles
  • 2024 – 145,226 miles
  • 2023 – 139,942 miles
  • 2022 – 134,603 miles
  • 2021 – 129,443 miles
  • 2020 – 126,272 miles
  • 2019 – 119,721 miles
  • 2018 – 114,152 miles
  • 2017 – 106,158 miles
  • 2015 – 105,946 miles
  • 2014 – 105,379 miles
  • 2013 – 104,598 miles
  • 2012 – 102,113 miles
  • 2011 – 100,354 miles
  • 2010 – 96,945 miles
  • 2009 – 91,173 miles
  • 2007 – 86,893 miles
  • 2006 – 81,645 miles
  • 2005 – 75,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,341 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,341 miles (+4,553)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,341 miles
    Test number
    717521447277
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass150,788 miles (+5,562)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,788 miles
    Test number
    309561973775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass145,226 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,226 miles
    Test number
    206792457507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  4. Fail145,225 miles (+5,283)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,225 miles
    Test number
    303174267591
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  5. Pass139,942 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    338643146321
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail139,941 miles (+5,338)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,941 miles
    Test number
    762054576305
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Pass134,603 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,603 miles
    Test number
    471257558176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Fail134,603 miles (+5,160)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,603 miles
    Test number
    577324450454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass129,443 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    555050538239
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Fail129,440 miles (+3,168)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,440 miles
    Test number
    778449575138
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass126,272 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    175514877113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    561388222320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Fail119,721 miles (+5,569)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    227423525240
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass114,152 miles (+7,994)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    477113257834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  15. Pass106,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    912163648060
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail106,158 miles (+212)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    855231771733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass105,946 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    685454915061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,379 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,379 miles
    Test number
    687705744219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass104,598 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    168442943281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,113 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    378265342277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,354 miles (+3,409)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    739473441217
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteDamage to n/s headlamp/bonnet and wing
    • NoteLower covers
    • NoteN/s rack boot has oil around it
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly insecure
    • NoteSill covers

  22. Pass96,945 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,945 miles
    Test number
    761263240229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,928 miles (-245)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    171447830289
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  24. Pass91,173 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    464935779158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    522351557324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,893 miles (+5,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    744401657325
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  27. Pass81,645 miles (+5,968)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    434033756485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteScreen wash intermittent fault
    • NoteSome wear offside front steering rack
    • NoteWheels off inspection all brakes

  28. Pass75,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    743364465312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 NUM

Does L16 NUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NUM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 NUM?
The MOT on L16 NUM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 NUM done?
L16 NUM was recorded at 155,341 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has L16 NUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NUM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 NUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 NUM find?
L16 NUM failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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