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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

516HMOT history

516H is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

516H black 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,688 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
516H
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

516H was last recorded at 72,688 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,925 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,688 miles
  • 2024 – 71,925 miles
  • 2023 – 69,879 miles
  • 2015 – 67,820 miles
  • 2014 – 62,673 miles
  • 2013 – 56,672 miles
  • 2012 – 53,937 miles
  • 2011 – 49,868 miles
  • 2010 – 46,941 miles
  • 2009 – 41,305 miles
  • 2008 – 35,487 miles
  • 2007 – 27,897 miles
  • 2006 – 21,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,688 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,688 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    892616303981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,925 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    789021132823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    637006062448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail69,879 miles (+2,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    431761341693
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    210460906064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail67,820 miles (+5,147)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    373231642368
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass62,673 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    555098484226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    336772083458
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  9. Fail56,670 miles (+2,733)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    145172683294
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  10. Pass53,937 miles (+4,069)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    239115532320
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps worn/ corroded
    • NoteStrong advise! offside rear tyre no tread inner and outer edges

  11. Pass49,868 miles (+2,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    389284581226
    • Note2 x rear exhaust brackets fractured

  12. Pass46,941 miles (+5,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    862432080216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,305 miles (+5,818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    413283609352
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteSlight play both steering rack ends.

  14. Pass35,487 miles (+7,590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    432384388292
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends,

  15. Pass27,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    110927577232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,897 miles (+6,553)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    231487777259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre no tread on inner edge
    • NoteRear no. plate slight watermarked

  17. Pass21,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,344 miles
    Test number
    804753786284
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about 516H

What vehicle is registration 516H currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 516H on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Oct 2003. 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 516H currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 516H is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 516H?
The MOT on 516H is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 516H done?
516H was recorded at 72,688 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has 516H ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 516H has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 516H 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 516H find?
516H passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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