BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L16 TOLMOT history
L16 TOL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 164,373 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 TOL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 TOL was last recorded at 164,373 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,131 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,242 miles
- Average per year
- 9,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,373 miles
- 2025 – 162,131 miles
- 2024 – 154,208 miles
- 2023 – 143,829 miles
- 2022 – 137,967 miles
- 2021 – 132,314 miles
- 2020 – 129,767 miles
- 2019 – 114,867 miles
- 2018 – 99,961 miles
- 2017 – 83,205 miles
- 2016 – 69,020 miles
- 2015 – 62,938 miles
- 2014 – 48,513 miles
- 2013 – 34,256 miles
- 2012 – 22,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,373 miles
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,373 miles (+2,242)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 164,373 miles
- Test number
- 262737016976
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass162,131 miles (+7,923)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 162,131 miles
- Test number
- 337574215618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass154,208 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 154,208 miles
- Test number
- 901562845792
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail153,958 miles (+10,129)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,958 miles
- Test number
- 115585239885
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,829 miles (+5,862)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 143,829 miles
- Test number
- 395815740620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,967 miles (+5,653)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,967 miles
- Test number
- 235104338014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,314 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 132,314 miles
- Test number
- 791338243817
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,767 miles (+14,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 129,767 miles
- Test number
- 713698354682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass114,867 miles (+14,906)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 114,867 miles
- Test number
- 763598075819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,961 miles (+16,756)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,961 miles
- Test number
- 362395577962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,205 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 83,205 miles
- Test number
- 465177662277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,177 miles (+14,157)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,177 miles
- Test number
- 784405173306
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and ply cords fully exposed (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,020 miles (+6,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,020 miles
- Test number
- 293737687925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,938 miles (+14,425)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,938 miles
- Test number
- 642346941788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,513 miles (+14,257)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 48,513 miles
- Test number
- 888995024207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,256 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,256 miles
- Test number
- 377310943425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,226 miles (+11,633)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 34,226 miles
- Test number
- 278255183137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,593 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,593 miles
- Test number
- 156606562085
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass22,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,593 miles
- Test number
- 177506962070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 TOL
- Does L16 TOL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TOL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 TOL?
- The MOT on L16 TOL is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 TOL done?
- L16 TOL was recorded at 164,373 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,838 miles a year.
- Has L16 TOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 TOL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 TOL 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 TOL find?
- L16 TOL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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