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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LL16 DDEMOT history

LL16 DDE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LL16 DDE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,465 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL16 DDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL16 DDE was last recorded at 103,465 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,465 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,465 miles
  • 2025 – 94,410 miles
  • 2024 – 85,133 miles
  • 2023 – 84,585 miles
  • 2022 – 70,825 miles
  • 2021 – 60,559 miles
  • 2020 – 50,441 miles
  • 2019 – 34,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,465 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounting bearings wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust flexi pipe slightly wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    469031804562
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounting bearings worn
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail103,465 miles (+9,055)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    821704811958
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounting bearings worn
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass94,410 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    107301063674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,409 miles (+9,276)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,409 miles
    Test number
    470791415585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,133 miles (+548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,133 miles
    Test number
    746273807316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (large bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scuffed outer edge
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
  6. Fail84,585 miles (+13,760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    178242217507
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass70,825 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    530404693950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail70,823 miles (+10,264)6 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    479005078297
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass60,559 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    209730688326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,556 miles (+4,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    853852858110
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass55,913 miles (+5,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    181345584751
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass50,441 miles (+15,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    981711033971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,657 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    110362938995
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Questions about LL16 DDE

Does LL16 DDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL16 DDE is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL16 DDE?
The MOT on LL16 DDE is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL16 DDE done?
LL16 DDE was recorded at 103,465 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,216 miles a year.
Has LL16 DDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL16 DDE has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL16 DDE 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 LL16 DDE find?
LL16 DDE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: both front shock absorber dust covers worn; both front suspension top mounting bearings worn; front pipe exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn, and 1 more.

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