BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
16 REMOT history
16 RE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 233,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 233,319 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 16 RE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
16 RE was last recorded at 233,319 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 11,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,327 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,992 miles
- Average per year
- 12,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 233,319 miles
- 2025 – 221,327 miles
- 2024 – 208,449 miles
- 2023 – 197,089 miles
- 2022 – 185,765 miles
- 2021 – 176,005 miles
- 2020 – 163,628 miles
- 2019 – 152,459 miles
- 2018 – 137,079 miles
- 2017 – 122,701 miles
- 2016 – 109,603 miles
- 2015 – 95,451 miles
- 2014 – 79,529 miles
- 2013 – 64,510 miles
- 2012 – 50,412 miles
- 2011 – 39,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass233,319 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension and braking components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass233,319 miles (+11,992)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 233,319 miles
- Test number
- 622397361449
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension and braking components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass221,327 miles (+12,878)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 221,327 miles
- Test number
- 617441279043
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear subframe suspension and braking components corroded
Pass208,449 miles (+11,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 208,449 miles
- Test number
- 851179810303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass197,089 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 197,089 miles
- Test number
- 940759341815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail197,088 miles (+11,323)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,088 miles
- Test number
- 729971621617
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass185,765 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 185,765 miles
- Test number
- 608424429351
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail185,765 miles (+9,760)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,765 miles
- Test number
- 629121748240
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass176,005 miles (+12,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 176,005 miles
- Test number
- 609005314448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,628 miles (+11,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 163,628 miles
- Test number
- 192069536845
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted
Pass152,459 miles (+15,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,459 miles
- Test number
- 377285455101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass137,079 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 137,079 miles
- Test number
- 886640331814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,077 miles (+14,376)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,077 miles
- Test number
- 766864004070
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass122,701 miles (+13,098)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 122,701 miles
- Test number
- 126612844497
- Advisory'Run Flat' tyres only fitted to front axle of vehicle
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside shoulder
Pass109,603 miles (+14,152)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 109,603 miles
- Test number
- 745339131051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,451 miles (+15,922)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 95,451 miles
- Test number
- 262145761194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,529 miles (+15,019)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 126410364278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,510 miles (+14,098)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 64,510 miles
- Test number
- 316631463412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,412 miles (+3,238)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,412 miles
- Test number
- 285012762285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,174 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 349462182032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,781 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,781 miles
- Test number
- 857641481093
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 16 RE
- What vehicle is registration 16 RE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 16 RE on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. 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 16 RE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 16 RE is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 16 RE?
- The MOT on 16 RE is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 16 RE done?
- 16 RE was recorded at 233,319 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 12,525 miles a year.
- Has 16 RE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 16 RE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 16 RE 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 16 RE find?
- 16 RE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front coil spring corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension and braking components corroded, and 1 more.
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