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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

516 CWOMOT history

516 CWO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

516 CWO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,289 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
516 CWO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

516 CWO was last recorded at 79,289 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 11,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,109 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,180 miles
Average per year
6,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,289 miles
  • 2024 – 68,109 miles
  • 2023 – 61,476 miles
  • 2022 – 56,734 miles
  • 2021 – 49,971 miles
  • 2020 – 42,135 miles
  • 2019 – 37,736 miles
  • 2018 – 31,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Nail in tyre x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,289 miles (+11,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    513844425019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,109 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    546036418580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail68,104 miles (+6,628)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    544174143643
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass61,476 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    683401740650
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,734 miles (+6,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    858977629959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,971 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    650761824775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,135 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    695865046843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,736 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    298196309016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the outer edge - 225/45r19 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass31,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    428393815409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 516 CWO

What vehicle is registration 516 CWO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 516 CWO on a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2015. 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 516 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 516 CWO is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 516 CWO?
The MOT on 516 CWO is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 516 CWO done?
516 CWO was recorded at 79,289 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,676 miles a year.
Has 516 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 516 CWO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 516 CWO 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 516 CWO find?
516 CWO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/35r19; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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