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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

T16 LCEMOT history

T16 LCE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,403 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LCE was last recorded at 84,403 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2015: 42,770 miles, lower than 43,110 miles on 27 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,273 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
4,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,403 miles
  • 2024 – 83,273 miles
  • 2023 – 80,132 miles
  • 2022 – 77,150 miles
  • 2021 – 74,134 miles
  • 2020 – 72,441 miles
  • 2019 – 69,167 miles
  • 2018 – 64,186 miles
  • 2017 – 58,606 miles
  • 2016 – 52,474 miles
  • 2015 – 42,773 miles
  • 2014 – 43,110 miles
  • 2013 – 33,004 miles
  • 2012 – 26,133 miles
  • 2011 – 18,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,403 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/r suspension bracket corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,403 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    342573192567
    • AdvisoryO/s/r suspension bracket corroded
  2. Pass83,273 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    647263986210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,132 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,132 miles
    Test number
    161817117854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,150 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    215749176615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,134 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    279066731551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,441 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    130468191708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,167 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,167 miles
    Test number
    759040402355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,186 miles (+5,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    992169622589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,606 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    403273026144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,474 miles (+9,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    288367154756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass42,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    289720485106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,770 miles (-340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,770 miles
    Test number
    275250385148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass43,110 miles (+10,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    368828574117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,004 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    609338873180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,133 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    686969972147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,950 miles
    Test number
    648814571167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 LCE

Does T16 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LCE is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 LCE?
The MOT on T16 LCE is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LCE done?
T16 LCE was recorded at 84,403 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,571 miles a year.
Has T16 LCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LCE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on T16 LCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 LCE find?
T16 LCE passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: o/s/r suspension bracket corroded.

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