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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

R16 CMXMOT history

R16 CMX is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

R16 CMX blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
165,363 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CMX was last recorded at 165,363 miles on 11 May 2026, 16,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,948 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,415 miles
Average per year
11,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,363 miles
  • 2025 – 148,948 miles
  • 2023 – 130,571 miles
  • 2022 – 118,520 miles
  • 2021 – 99,785 miles
  • 2020 – 88,621 miles
  • 2019 – 79,818 miles
  • 2018 – 69,327 miles
  • 2017 – 48,215 miles
  • 2016 – 43,295 miles
  • 2015 – 35,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 daytime driving lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,363 miles (+16,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,363 miles
    Test number
    705263838239
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,948 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,948 miles
    Test number
    866086517779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,025 miles
    Test number
    178275037776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime driving lamp not working

  4. Fail145,025 miles (+14,454)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,025 miles
    Test number
    954253383653
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working fitted to mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime driving lamp not working
    • AdvisoryBoth beam patterns are poor due to condensation

  5. Pass130,571 miles (+12,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    818474252131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,520 miles (+18,735)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    750937000971
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,785 miles (+11,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,785 miles
    Test number
    566769898880
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,621 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    501905359508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,818 miles (+10,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    873027693313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,327 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    356315984608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,866 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    110400348016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,215 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    179556713251
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass43,295 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,295 miles
    Test number
    395534951266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    175167925164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 CMX

Does R16 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CMX is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CMX?
The MOT on R16 CMX is valid until 28 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 CMX done?
R16 CMX was recorded at 165,363 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 11,760 miles a year.
Has R16 CMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CMX has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 CMX 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 CMX find?
R16 CMX passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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