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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,200 cc

R16 BOBMOT history

R16 BOB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

R16 BOB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
119,342 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BOB was last recorded at 119,342 miles on 27 May 2026, 5,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,769 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,573 miles
Average per year
1,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,342 miles
  • 2022 – 113,769 miles
  • 2021 – 112,720 miles
  • 2019 – 110,972 miles
  • 2017 – 110,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,342 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    519954115891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,244 km (+72)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,244 km
    Test number
    520407051873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,172 km (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,172 km
    Test number
    667485241306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,339 km
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,339 km
    Test number
    998685517244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    556250623217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail113,769 miles (+1,049)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    545802363446
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass112,720 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,720 miles
    Test number
    534365608705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    545780330782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,972 miles (+920)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    957751609021
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  10. Pass110,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    758061970216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    336951802641
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass109,538 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,538 km
    Test number
    804420978631
    • AdvisoryDamage to underneath due to driving over something, no mechanical damage caused

  13. Fail109,538 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,538 km
    Test number
    795788314871
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper/Hose, requires tightening (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to underneath due to driving over something, no mechanical damage caused

Questions about R16 BOB

Does R16 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BOB is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BOB?
The MOT on R16 BOB is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BOB done?
R16 BOB was recorded at 119,342 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,094 miles a year.
Has R16 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BOB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 BOB 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 BOB find?
R16 BOB passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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