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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L16 OACMOT history

L16 OAC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

L16 OAC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
167,950 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 OAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 OAC was last recorded at 167,950 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,948 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,950 miles
  • 2021 – 139,275 miles
  • 2020 – 134,458 miles
  • 2019 – 128,923 miles
  • 2018 – 119,986 miles
  • 2017 – 106,008 miles
  • 2016 – 95,508 miles
  • 2015 – 88,009 miles
  • 2014 – 76,012 miles
  • 2013 – 63,090 miles
  • 2012 – 49,107 miles
  • 2011 – 23,112 miles
  • 2010 – 18,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,950 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arch has damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,950 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,950 miles
    Test number
    894740305338
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch has damage

  2. Fail167,948 miles (+28,673)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,948 miles
    Test number
    803298519038
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch has damage

  3. Pass139,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,275 miles
    Test number
    972761387819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,275 miles (+4,817)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,275 miles
    Test number
    698735347224
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,458 miles
    Test number
    806836451548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,454 miles (+5,531)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,454 miles
    Test number
    379050645423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass128,923 miles (+8,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    587054469884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,986 miles (+13,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    588489550112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,008 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    639778802563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,508 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    617732841241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,009 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    174439822394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,012 miles (+12,922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    898287964250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,090 miles (+13,983)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    207820393237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,107 miles (+13,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    858230502371
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass35,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    497293072096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,608 miles (+12,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    948833272040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,112 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    319033471063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,260 miles
    Test number
    723799240041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 OAC

Does L16 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 OAC expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 OAC?
The MOT on L16 OAC expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 OAC done?
L16 OAC was recorded at 167,950 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 11,793 miles a year.
Has L16 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 OAC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 OAC 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 OAC find?
L16 OAC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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