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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L16 XOFMOT history

L16 XOF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

L16 XOF 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 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
179,278 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 XOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 XOF was last recorded at 179,278 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 12,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,118 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,160 miles
Average per year
8,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,278 miles
  • 2024 – 167,118 miles
  • 2023 – 166,000 miles
  • 2022 – 164,814 miles
  • 2021 – 162,046 miles
  • 2020 – 157,745 miles
  • 2019 – 145,549 miles
  • 2018 – 134,031 miles
  • 2016 – 124,727 miles
  • 2015 – 111,210 miles
  • 2014 – 101,089 miles
  • 2013 – 93,193 miles
  • 2012 – 83,008 miles
  • 2011 – 72,452 miles
  • 2010 – 50,771 miles
  • 2009 – 44,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,278 miles
    Test number
    614819490064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,278 miles (+12,160)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,278 miles
    Test number
    481228108301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,118 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,118 miles
    Test number
    274516055285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,000 miles (+1,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,000 miles
    Test number
    607640286713
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded

  5. Pass164,814 miles (+2,768)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,814 miles
    Test number
    918199192609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on

  6. Pass162,046 miles (+4,301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,046 miles
    Test number
    638408835517
    • AdvisoryFront of vehicle sitting quite low
    • AdvisoryFront under trays/ covers loose and damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp unit has water ingress

  7. Pass157,745 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,745 miles
    Test number
    236851322884
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp on (pre 2012 vehicle)
    • AdvisoryVehicle dirty

  8. Fail157,745 miles (+12,196)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,745 miles
    Test number
    520335049218
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp on (pre 2012 vehicle)
    • AdvisoryVehicle dirty

  9. Pass145,549 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    185430080580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,031 miles (+9,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,031 miles
    Test number
    312209286447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,727 miles (+13,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,727 miles
    Test number
    547399193743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,210 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,210 miles
    Test number
    632011960060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,089 miles (+7,896)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    456678694197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSteel brake pipes plastic coated

  14. Pass93,193 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    545294203211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,126 miles (+10,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,126 miles
    Test number
    415766173178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edges.

  16. Pass83,008 miles (+10,556)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    668390682198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,452 miles (+21,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    275743371120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,771 miles (+6,741)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,771 miles
    Test number
    394686880143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    662685649242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,030 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    930935049262
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 XOF

Does L16 XOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 XOF expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 XOF?
The MOT on L16 XOF expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 XOF done?
L16 XOF was recorded at 179,278 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 8,519 miles a year.
Has L16 XOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 XOF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 XOF 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 XOF find?
L16 XOF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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