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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L16 ROMMOT history

L16 ROM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L16 ROM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,728 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ROM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ROM was last recorded at 63,728 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,686 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,728 miles
  • 2024 – 61,753 miles
  • 2023 – 59,375 miles
  • 2022 – 56,676 miles
  • 2021 – 53,508 miles
  • 2020 – 52,233 miles
  • 2019 – 47,733 miles
  • 2017 – 44,059 miles
  • 2016 – 40,671 miles
  • 2015 – 36,802 miles
  • 2014 – 31,563 miles
  • 2013 – 26,265 miles
  • 2012 – 21,148 miles
  • 2011 – 16,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,728 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,728 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    713583806867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail63,686 miles (+1,933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    806114613244
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,753 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    482150178187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,375 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    578968437153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,372 miles (+2,696)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    165949390873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,676 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    264417008459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  7. Pass53,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    805968833840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail53,508 miles (+1,275)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    656501804472
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass52,233 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    692103082577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,928 miles (+4,195)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    236142814324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass47,733 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    417056265589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,059 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,059 miles
    Test number
    641611813337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,671 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    773285326935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    180987707199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,802 miles (+5,239)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,802 miles
    Test number
    117812234973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 bridge stone re050a run flats fitted (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  16. Pass31,563 miles (+5,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    545512054218
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder 255/30/19
  17. Pass26,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    716222063289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,264 miles (+5,116)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,264 miles
    Test number
    308892463252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail offside rear tyre on inner shoulder not repairable 255/30/19 bridgestone RE050A run flats fitted
  19. Pass21,148 miles (+4,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    186894962285
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread 225/35/19
  20. Pass16,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,225 miles
    Test number
    519726261218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ROM

Does L16 ROM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 ROM expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 ROM?
The MOT on L16 ROM expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 ROM done?
L16 ROM was recorded at 63,728 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has L16 ROM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ROM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 ROM 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 ROM find?
L16 ROM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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