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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LM16 KCXMOT history

LM16 KCX is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LM16 KCX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,954 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 KCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 KCX was last recorded at 73,954 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 9,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,283 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,671 miles
Average per year
6,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,954 miles
  • 2025 – 64,283 miles
  • 2024 – 56,744 miles
  • 2023 – 49,685 miles
  • 2022 – 45,620 miles
  • 2021 – 39,846 miles
  • 2020 – 33,865 miles
  • 2019 – 26,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,954 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,954 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    236734248300
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail73,954 miles (+9,671)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    580787979624
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,283 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    530656261648
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass56,744 miles (+7,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    226947852940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass49,685 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    881039205691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,620 miles (+5,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,620 miles
    Test number
    128006565274
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront both side shock absorber dust cover damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Pass39,846 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    872654570259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass33,865 miles (+7,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    33,865 miles
    Test number
    624927102373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass26,452 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,452 miles
    Test number
    470546182889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    23,676 miles
    Test number
    536183080251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 KCX

Does LM16 KCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 KCX is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 KCX?
The MOT on LM16 KCX is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 KCX done?
LM16 KCX was recorded at 73,954 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,862 miles a year.
Has LM16 KCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 KCX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 KCX 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 LM16 KCX find?
LM16 KCX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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