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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

R16 BDHMOT history

R16 BDH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

R16 BDH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
152,916 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BDH was last recorded at 152,916 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 10,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,065 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,851 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,916 miles
  • 2023 – 142,065 miles
  • 2022 – 136,269 miles
  • 2021 – 126,782 miles
  • 2019 – 119,907 miles
  • 2018 – 117,273 miles
  • 2017 – 114,302 miles
  • 2016 – 111,293 miles
  • 2015 – 106,067 miles
  • 2014 – 98,733 miles
  • 2013 – 87,751 miles
  • 2012 – 78,178 miles
  • 2011 – 70,494 miles
  • 2010 – 61,598 miles
  • 2009 – 53,546 miles
  • 2008 – 45,307 miles
  • 2007 – 36,004 miles
  • 2006 – 30,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has a metal object in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,916 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,916 miles
    Test number
    148004896208
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail152,916 miles (+10,851)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,916 miles
    Test number
    398117094040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass142,065 miles (+58)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    587017496441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has a metal object in (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,007 miles (+5,738)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,007 miles
    Test number
    213084955416
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has a metal object in (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,269 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,269 miles
    Test number
    763998100588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail136,058 miles (+9,276)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,058 miles
    Test number
    219102317754
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,782 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,782 miles
    Test number
    114940618433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,775 miles (+6,868)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    635503192486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    703840594482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail119,907 miles (+2,634)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    874659279458
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,273 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    322195735364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,302 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,302 miles
    Test number
    545393134227
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass111,293 miles (+5,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    431555145865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass106,067 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    596471275150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  15. Fail106,067 miles (+7,334)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    715371675147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  16. Pass98,733 miles (+10,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    695073294197
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat offside rear

  17. Pass87,751 miles (+9,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    879638293135
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass78,178 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    225705992166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,494 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    197080191136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,598 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    291777490169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,559 miles (+8,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    532011290137
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass53,546 miles (+8,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    663239039249
    • NoteStone chip in screen /zone a/ just in spec n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass45,307 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    592183948218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,621 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,621 miles
    Test number
    153780948467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,004 miles (+5,202)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    703850257067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note1.N/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS ON OUTER WALL

  26. Pass30,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    164708136066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BDH

Does R16 BDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 BDH expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 BDH?
The MOT on R16 BDH expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 BDH done?
R16 BDH was recorded at 152,916 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has R16 BDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BDH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 BDH 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 BDH find?
R16 BDH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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