BMW 3 Series
Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,998 cc
LM16 ZCVMOT history
LM16 ZCV is a black hybrid electric (clean) BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 143,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 143,199 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM16 ZCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Hybrid electric (clean)
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM16 ZCV was last recorded at 143,199 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 8,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 135,043 miles · 29 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,156 miles
- Average per year
- 13,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,199 miles
- 2023 – 135,043 miles
- 2022 – 127,829 miles
- 2021 – 116,112 miles
- 2020 – 96,038 miles
- 2019 – 68,145 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,199 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
9 tests since 8 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,199 miles (+8,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 143,199 miles
- Test number
- 489742985974
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,043 miles (+7,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 135,043 miles
- Test number
- 233814049279
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass127,829 miles (+11,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,829 miles
- Test number
- 217676341263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,112 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 116,112 miles
- Test number
- 162781841318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,110 miles (+20,072)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,110 miles
- Test number
- 410677687503
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass96,038 miles (+27,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,038 miles
- Test number
- 580158805790
- 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))
Pass68,145 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,145 miles
- Test number
- 837615651583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail68,145 miles (+304)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,145 miles
- Test number
- 414931617839
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail67,841 miles1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,841 miles
- Test number
- 735874664277
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about LM16 ZCV
- Does LM16 ZCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM16 ZCV expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM16 ZCV?
- The MOT on LM16 ZCV expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM16 ZCV done?
- LM16 ZCV was recorded at 143,199 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 13,552 miles a year.
- Has LM16 ZCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM16 ZCV has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM16 ZCV 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 ZCV find?
- LM16 ZCV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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