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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LR16 PDXMOT history

LR16 PDX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LR16 PDX 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,733 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 PDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 PDX was last recorded at 109,733 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 5,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,860 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,873 miles
Average per year
9,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,733 miles
  • 2025 – 103,860 miles
  • 2024 – 97,348 miles
  • 2023 – 91,442 miles
  • 2022 – 79,550 miles
  • 2021 – 64,471 miles
  • 2020 – 48,818 miles
  • 2019 – 36,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,733 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (n/s 4mm) 255/35/19RFT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,733 miles (+5,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    253813907697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (n/s 4mm) 255/35/19RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,860 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    399080939815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,348 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    596542780266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,442 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    151510970850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,431 miles (+11,881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    629410549299
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass79,550 miles (+15,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    159025813817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f shock absorber has light listing of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,471 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    891190202765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail64,438 miles (+15,620)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    676238659783
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553519RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 RF (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    260719735864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff.
  10. Fail48,818 miles (+12,662)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    556589884154
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff.
  11. Pass36,156 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    310587428831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,899 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    571082610691
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LR16 PDX

Does LR16 PDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 PDX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 PDX?
The MOT on LR16 PDX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 PDX done?
LR16 PDX was recorded at 109,733 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,988 miles a year.
Has LR16 PDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 PDX has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR16 PDX 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 LR16 PDX find?
LR16 PDX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (n/s 4mm) 255/35/19rft; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/ridged.

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