
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc
R16 BGBMOT history
R16 BGB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 138,842 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 BGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 BGB was last recorded at 138,842 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,721 miles · 7 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 5,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,842 miles
- 2025 – 130,878 miles
- 2024 – 122,658 miles
- 2023 – 112,931 miles
- 2022 – 107,524 miles
- 2021 – 104,294 miles
- 2020 – 98,627 miles
- 2019 – 89,905 miles
- 2018 – 84,212 miles
- 2017 – 79,933 miles
- 2016 – 74,164 miles
- 2015 – 68,706 miles
- 2014 – 64,095 miles
- 2013 – 58,653 miles
- 2012 – 54,914 miles
- 2011 – 52,160 miles
- 2010 – 47,994 miles
- 2009 – 43,250 miles
- 2008 – 38,685 miles
- 2007 – 33,075 miles
- 2006 – 26,338 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryEML inoperativeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
EML light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 3mm worn bald on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,842 miles (+121)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 138,842 miles
- Test number
- 875269673346
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,721 miles (+7,843)6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,721 miles
- Test number
- 950859868651
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,878 miles (+4)4 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 130,878 miles
- Test number
- 152218764075
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 3mm worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail130,874 miles (+8,216)3 major4 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,874 miles
- Test number
- 939528545459
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 3mm worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,658 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 122,658 miles
- Test number
- 540179593537
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail122,655 miles (+9,724)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,655 miles
- Test number
- 746895899179
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlights (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,931 miles
- Test number
- 635241446443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,931 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,931 miles
- Test number
- 696452329932
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass110,108 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110,108 miles
- Test number
- 727216306158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,524 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 107,524 miles
- Test number
- 211377133495
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,294 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,294 miles
- Test number
- 894670859279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,239 miles (+5,612)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,239 miles
- Test number
- 427518516775
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,627 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,627 miles
- Test number
- 382256074496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,905 miles (+5,693)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,905 miles
- Test number
- 408636245244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,212 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,212 miles
- Test number
- 813798146759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 79,933 miles
- Test number
- 728815470783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,933 miles (+5,769)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,933 miles
- Test number
- 543569765998
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,164 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 74,164 miles
- Test number
- 842148266850
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn
Pass68,706 miles (+4,611)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,706 miles
- Test number
- 919752385043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront hub carriers and all shock absorbers are corroded but not to excess.
- NoteFront tyres are perished,replacement recommended.
Pass64,095 miles (+94)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 64,095 miles
- Test number
- 458315364029
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres are starting to deterioate with age
Fail64,001 miles (+5,348)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,001 miles
- Test number
- 177738954430
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres are starting to deterioate with age
Pass58,653 miles (+3,739)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,653 miles
- Test number
- 187179053469
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,914 miles (+2,754)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,914 miles
- Test number
- 519862362059
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight lift at front lower suspension ball joints
Pass52,160 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,160 miles
- Test number
- 335070071024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass47,994 miles (+4,744)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,994 miles
- Test number
- 120500570062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass43,250 miles (+4,565)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 461918179008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,685 miles (+5,610)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,685 miles
- Test number
- 721148978018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,075 miles (+6,737)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,075 miles
- Test number
- 600315077054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,338 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 26,338 miles
- Test number
- 204807266067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about R16 BGB
- Does R16 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BGB is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 BGB?
- The MOT on R16 BGB is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 BGB done?
- R16 BGB was recorded at 138,842 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
- Has R16 BGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 BGB has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 BGB 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 BGB find?
- R16 BGB passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front electrical wiring inadequately secured behind headlights; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; eml inoperative, and 7 more.
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