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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

R16 CHMMOT history

R16 CHM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

R16 CHM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,962 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CHM was last recorded at 73,962 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,959 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,962 miles
  • 2024 – 60,493 miles
  • 2023 – 54,627 miles
  • 2022 – 50,342 miles
  • 2021 – 44,825 miles
  • 2020 – 41,795 miles
  • 2019 – 37,286 miles
  • 2018 – 36,375 miles
  • 2017 – 33,909 miles
  • 2016 – 29,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,962 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,962 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    421503105481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail73,959 miles (+8,551)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    796896542305
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass65,408 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    403791790396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,493 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    964580356806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,627 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    292030970767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,342 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    389422703187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,825 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,825 miles
    Test number
    929719073719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,824 miles (+3,029)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    573461071879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass41,795 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    462752546292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,286 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    771658239293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    795439726691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,375 miles (+2,466)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    662854644931
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass33,909 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    948392153882
    • AdvisorySigns of wear to o/s/f tyre on edges
    • AdvisorySmall cuts to o/s/f tyre in tread but not deep enough to reach cord
  14. Pass29,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    790546144637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 CHM

Does R16 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CHM is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CHM?
The MOT on R16 CHM is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 CHM done?
R16 CHM was recorded at 73,962 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has R16 CHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CHM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 CHM 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 CHM find?
R16 CHM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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