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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

R16 ABLMOT history

R16 ABL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

R16 ABL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2027
Mileage
74,472 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ABL was last recorded at 74,472 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,290 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,182 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,472 miles
  • 2025 – 69,290 miles
  • 2024 – 65,873 miles
  • 2023 – 61,736 miles
  • 2022 – 57,294 miles
  • 2021 – 53,274 miles
  • 2020 – 42,256 miles
  • 2019 – 32,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,472 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,472 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    74,472 miles
    Test number
    839309872861
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass69,290 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    730466306849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,873 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    947674258806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,736 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    741710721826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,294 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,294 miles
    Test number
    182310829219
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail57,292 miles (+4,018)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    360546723473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,274 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    362584003056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,786 miles (+7,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    183322806876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,256 miles (+9,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    448466361143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    620513949764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 ABL

Does R16 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ABL is valid until 11 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ABL?
The MOT on R16 ABL is valid until 11 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ABL done?
R16 ABL was recorded at 74,472 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has R16 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ABL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 ABL 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 R16 ABL find?
R16 ABL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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