BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L16 WHEMOT history
L16 WHE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 91,698 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 WHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 WHE was last recorded at 91,698 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 91,691 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,698 miles
- 2025 – 88,362 miles
- 2024 – 85,432 miles
- 2023 – 81,287 miles
- 2022 – 78,118 miles
- 2021 – 74,980 miles
- 2020 – 73,079 miles
- 2019 – 66,919 miles
- 2018 – 65,042 miles
- 2017 – 63,202 miles
- 2016 – 60,998 miles
- 2015 – 54,733 miles
- 2014 – 47,831 miles
- 2013 – 44,185 miles
- 2012 – 35,536 miles
- 2011 – 28,042 miles
- 2010 – 25,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,698 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,698 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 91,698 miles
- Test number
- 302530587696
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,691 miles (+3,329)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,691 miles
- Test number
- 218347993701
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,362 miles (+2,930)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,362 miles
- Test number
- 851052671683
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on inner edge and splits in inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on inner edge and splits in inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,432 miles (+4,145)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 85,432 miles
- Test number
- 558874610778
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread and small splits in inner wall.
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,287 miles (+3,169)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 81,287 miles
- Test number
- 710221416114
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front pipe flex joint worn/loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a crack repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around the suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,118 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 78,118 miles
- Test number
- 904296577700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,980 miles (+1,901)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 74,980 miles
- Test number
- 299059896641
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,079 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 73,079 miles
- Test number
- 940207461447
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,919 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 66,919 miles
- Test number
- 333835405945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,027 miles (+985)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,027 miles
- Test number
- 251221994494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear handbrake effort slightly low
Pass65,042 miles (+1,840)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 65,042 miles
- Test number
- 856866726905
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge slightly
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass63,202 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 63,202 miles
- Test number
- 763165510248
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass60,998 miles (+6,265)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,998 miles
- Test number
- 916998606170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,733 miles (+6,902)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 54,733 miles
- Test number
- 935296985064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,831 miles (+3,646)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,831 miles
- Test number
- 369705364005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,185 miles (+297)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 44,185 miles
- Test number
- 705753003208
- NoteAll tyres heavily worn on inner edges STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT nearside rear almost to cords!!
Fail43,888 miles (+8,352)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,888 miles
- Test number
- 739592293131
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- NoteAll tyres heavily worn on inner edges STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT nearside rear almost to cords!!
Pass35,536 miles (+7,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 35,536 miles
- Test number
- 128351092188
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,042 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,042 miles
- Test number
- 899517151288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,112 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,112 miles
- Test number
- 734599590254
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L16 WHE
- Does L16 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WHE is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 WHE?
- The MOT on L16 WHE is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 WHE done?
- L16 WHE was recorded at 91,698 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
- Has L16 WHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 WHE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 WHE 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 WHE find?
- L16 WHE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush.
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