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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

L16 OOKMOT history

L16 OOK is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L16 OOK purple 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,406 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 OOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 OOK was last recorded at 94,406 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,836 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,570 miles
Average per year
4,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,406 miles
  • 2025 – 86,836 miles
  • 2023 – 77,592 miles
  • 2021 – 48,867 miles
  • 2020 – 35,938 miles
  • 2018 – 34,812 miles
  • 2017 – 32,632 miles
  • 2016 – 31,030 miles
  • 2014 – 28,596 miles
  • 2013 – 24,852 miles
  • 2011 – 23,255 miles
  • 2009 – 19,624 miles
  • 2008 – 16,293 miles
  • 2007 – 16,272 miles
  • 2006 – 13,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,406 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,406 miles (+7,570)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    636588577218
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,836 miles (+9,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    300794487376
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,592 miles (+12,460)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    329184259197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,132 miles (+16,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    294906316817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,867 miles (+11,953)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    991108548775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,914 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    342779832157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,938 miles (+1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    854583333156
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(S) fitted obscuring some under side components

  8. Pass34,812 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    163722758250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,632 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    381701652229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,030 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,030 miles
    Test number
    480612938948
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass29,625 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    381456820027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass28,596 miles (+1,602)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,596 miles
    Test number
    367115464328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass26,994 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    445434704038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,852 miles
    Test number
    148094403054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,850 miles (+1,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    619644703017
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass23,255 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    177007941354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,618 miles (+1,994)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,618 miles
    Test number
    177564701015
    • NoteFront brake imbalance
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly

  18. Pass19,624 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,624 miles
    Test number
    461749649314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,880 miles (+1,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,880 miles
    Test number
    434706309048
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass16,293 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,293 miles
    Test number
    163604808448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,272 miles (+2,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    551365867365
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass13,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    292567246377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,722 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    832167846375
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L16 OOK

Does L16 OOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 OOK is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 OOK?
The MOT on L16 OOK is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 OOK done?
L16 OOK was recorded at 94,406 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
Has L16 OOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 OOK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on L16 OOK 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 OOK find?
L16 OOK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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