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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L8 AJPMOT history

L8 AJP is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L8 AJP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,143 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AJP was last recorded at 72,143 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 7,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,644 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,499 miles
Average per year
3,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,143 miles
  • 2024 – 64,644 miles
  • 2023 – 56,137 miles
  • 2022 – 55,993 miles
  • 2021 – 40,236 miles
  • 2020 – 40,159 miles
  • 2019 – 39,900 miles
  • 2018 – 39,226 miles
  • 2017 – 38,656 miles
  • 2016 – 38,047 miles
  • 2015 – 37,511 miles
  • 2014 – 36,034 miles
  • 2013 – 34,121 miles
  • 2012 – 32,056 miles
  • 2011 – 29,119 miles
  • 2010 – 25,693 miles
  • 2009 – 22,230 miles
  • 2008 – 18,680 miles
  • 2007 – 15,150 miles
  • 2006 – 11,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,143 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,143 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,143 miles
    Test number
    278468619717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,644 miles (+8,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    415251058074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass56,137 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    347532910349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass55,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,993 miles
    Test number
    951505056172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,992 miles (+15,756)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    608694637597
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass40,236 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,236 miles
    Test number
    379049548205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,159 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    220915645570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail40,105 miles (+205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    245066084890
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass39,900 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    912797904235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    710601904336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,226 miles (+570)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    481650170400
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass38,656 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    986187047855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,047 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    729738142445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,511 miles (+1,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    212517924331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  15. Pass36,034 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    729197164208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,121 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    577696343211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,056 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,056 miles
    Test number
    238759262257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,119 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,119 miles
    Test number
    669134061286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,693 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,693 miles
    Test number
    593635060290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,230 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    404002559249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,680 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,680 miles
    Test number
    454564158211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,150 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    412095657274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    502156856248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 AJP

Does L8 AJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 AJP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 AJP?
The MOT on L8 AJP is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 AJP done?
L8 AJP was recorded at 72,143 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,162 miles a year.
Has L8 AJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AJP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 AJP 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 L8 AJP find?
L8 AJP passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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