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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

L3 OPTMOT history

L3 OPT is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

L3 OPT green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
85,570 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L3 OPT was last recorded at 85,570 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 4,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,874 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,696 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,570 miles
  • 2022 – 80,874 miles
  • 2021 – 75,020 miles
  • 2020 – 73,506 miles
  • 2019 – 72,229 miles
  • 2018 – 70,186 miles
  • 2017 – 70,040 miles
  • 2016 – 69,679 miles
  • 2015 – 69,521 miles
  • 2014 – 68,912 miles
  • 2012 – 66,819 miles
  • 2011 – 64,160 miles
  • 2010 – 60,613 miles
  • 2009 – 55,859 miles
  • 2008 – 50,088 miles
  • 2007 – 43,814 miles
  • 2006 – 34,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,570 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,570 miles (+4,696)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    734580899667
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    624244867120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,874 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    584002383751
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass75,020 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    513994500088
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,020 miles (+1,514)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    780543609927
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    563618377510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail73,506 miles (+1,277)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    404322674565
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass72,229 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,229 miles
    Test number
    228681019454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,186 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    162075243080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,040 miles (+361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    476736822007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass69,679 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,679 miles
    Test number
    253709021991
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  12. Fail69,678 miles (+157)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    687048035522
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  13. Pass69,521 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    826425205051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    879407604081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,912 miles (+2,093)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    828926104051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  16. Pass66,819 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,819 miles
    Test number
    297885122008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly.

  17. Fail66,819 miles (+2,659)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,819 miles
    Test number
    195070022079
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly.

  18. Pass64,160 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    108575601465
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner tie rod steering arm.

  19. Fail64,160 miles (+3,547)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    979585001008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner tie rod steering arm.

  20. Pass60,613 miles (+4,754)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,613 miles
    Test number
    991648210026
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEye level stop lamp in-operative

  21. Pass55,859 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    572196809087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,088 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    193450618016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,998 miles (+6,184)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    892763608076
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass43,814 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    181993927001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,796 miles (+8,849)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    104409417459
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,947 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    640763626079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,885 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,885 miles
    Test number
    304048116030
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about L3 OPT

Does L3 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 OPT expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 OPT?
The MOT on L3 OPT expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 OPT done?
L3 OPT was recorded at 85,570 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has L3 OPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OPT has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 OPT 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 L3 OPT find?
L3 OPT failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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