BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc
LL16 DFOMOT history
LL16 DFO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 147,214 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 17,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL16 DFO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 19 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL16 DFO was last recorded at 147,214 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 21,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,453 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21,761 miles
- Average per year
- 17,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,214 miles
- 2025 – 125,453 miles
- 2024 – 101,639 miles
- 2023 – 77,399 miles
- 2022 – 56,219 miles
- 2021 – 42,731 miles
- 2020 – 36,593 miles
- 2019 – 28,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,214 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Both rear shock absorber bumpstops adrift
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose contaminated with oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
TPMS light illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
O/s/r bumper damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Emissions too low to register
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,214 miles (+21,761)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 147,214 miles
- Test number
- 185348500844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,453 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 125,453 miles
- Test number
- 942164059363
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bumpstops adrift
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose contaminated with oil
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
- AdvisoryO/s/r bumper damaged
Fail125,452 miles (+23,813)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,452 miles
- Test number
- 663400914694
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bumpstops adrift
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose contaminated with oil
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
- AdvisoryO/s/r bumper damaged
Pass101,639 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 101,639 miles
- Test number
- 438216608277
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Front lower, n/s/f & both wheel arch rear sections badly damaged & partially missing/insecure - Early repair recommended (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail101,539 miles (+24,140)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,539 miles
- Test number
- 396897956141
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Front lower, n/s/f & both wheel arch rear sections badly damaged & partially missing/insecure - Early repair recommended (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,399 miles (+21,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 77,399 miles
- Test number
- 259778150303
- AdvisoryRear discs lipped & pad wear evident
Pass56,219 miles (+13,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,219 miles
- Test number
- 947944922297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,731 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 42,731 miles
- Test number
- 396964503522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,730 miles (+6,137)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,730 miles
- Test number
- 425426651014
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass36,593 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 36,593 miles
- Test number
- 466371392232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,560 miles (+8,132)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,560 miles
- Test number
- 996247759297
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass28,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 28,428 miles
- Test number
- 356944352579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL16 DFO
- Does LL16 DFO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL16 DFO is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL16 DFO?
- The MOT on LL16 DFO is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL16 DFO done?
- LL16 DFO was recorded at 147,214 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 17,081 miles a year.
- Has LL16 DFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL16 DFO has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL16 DFO 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 DFO find?
- LL16 DFO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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