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Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

TLV 216MOT history

TLV 216 is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,824 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLV 216
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLV 216 was last recorded at 82,824 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,065 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
2,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,824 miles
  • 2025 – 81,065 miles
  • 2024 – 79,161 miles
  • 2023 – 76,429 miles
  • 2022 – 73,591 miles
  • 2021 – 70,424 miles
  • 2019 – 68,026 miles
  • 2018 – 60,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,824 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/S reflector is damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,824 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    264943167738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,065 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    790212283628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,161 miles (+2,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    614703107164
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,429 miles (+2,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    879786363506
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,591 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,591 miles
    Test number
    261031909407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    787342925744
    • AdvisoryO/S reflector is damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail70,424 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    908857615155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S reflector is damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,026 miles (+7,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    375422449310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    668407997208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TLV 216

What vehicle is registration TLV 216 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLV 216 on a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TLV 216 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TLV 216 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on TLV 216?
The MOT on TLV 216 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TLV 216 done?
TLV 216 was recorded at 82,824 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,754 miles a year.
Has TLV 216 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLV 216 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on TLV 216 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 TLV 216 find?
TLV 216 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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