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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,991 cc

C16 MSWMOT history

C16 MSW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

C16 MSW green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
98,125 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C16 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C16 MSW was last recorded at 98,125 miles on 27 May 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,104 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,125 miles
  • 2024 – 96,420 miles
  • 2022 – 93,818 miles
  • 2016 – 91,258 miles
  • 2015 – 90,614 miles
  • 2013 – 87,144 miles
  • 2012 – 86,479 miles
  • 2011 – 84,019 miles
  • 2010 – 76,732 miles
  • 2009 – 71,132 miles
  • 2008 – 67,316 miles
  • 2007 – 63,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,125 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/s rear shocker cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,125 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    696820864766
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail98,104 miles (+55)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    176486688725
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail98,049 miles (+1,629)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    449448002113
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,420 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,420 miles
    Test number
    579007143257
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,404 miles (+2,586)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    929331139419
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door stiff to open and close
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door stiff to open and close

  6. Pass93,818 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    732322918175
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has creeping crack close to fail zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak has leak from top housing advise repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s front door stiff to open does open and shut secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryHas slight pattern distortion has condensation in lights n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s inside door trim missing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shockabsorber dust tube missing

  7. Fail93,806 miles (+2,548)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    755503716779
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements wont turn on faulty switch (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has creeping crack close to fail zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak has leak from top housing advise repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryHas slight pattern distortion has condensation in lights n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s inside door trim missing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shockabsorber dust tube missing

  8. Pass91,258 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    503329496245
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker cover loose

  9. Fail91,254 miles (+640)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    867987448586
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker cover loose

  10. Pass90,614 miles (+3,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    669495675120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,144 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    366035453416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,128 miles (+649)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    738434743182
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamaged to windscreen n/s

  13. Pass86,479 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,479 miles
    Test number
    868676092084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre on legal limit

  14. Fail86,463 miles (+2,444)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    388813492015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre on legal limit

  15. Pass84,019 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    256567711118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,732 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    271709310435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,641 miles (+5,509)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,641 miles
    Test number
    114990810139
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass71,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    714523799034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail71,132 miles (+3,816)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    533361799073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    392681628113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,316 miles (+3,664)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    602860728111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    400968387025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,652 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    132847087088
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C16 MSW

Does C16 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C16 MSW expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C16 MSW?
The MOT on C16 MSW expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C16 MSW done?
C16 MSW was recorded at 98,125 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has C16 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C16 MSW has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on C16 MSW 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 C16 MSW find?
C16 MSW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 2 advisories: driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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