BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
R16 CWEMOT history
R16 CWE is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 130,531 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 CWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 CWE was last recorded at 130,531 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,531 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,531 miles
- 2025 – 125,753 miles
- 2024 – 120,769 miles
- 2023 – 116,229 miles
- 2022 – 110,147 miles
- 2021 – 102,845 miles
- 2020 – 97,897 miles
- 2019 – 90,816 miles
- 2018 – 82,200 miles
- 2017 – 72,951 miles
- 2016 – 59,450 miles
- 2015 – 42,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,531 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,531 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 130,531 miles
- Test number
- 531145948093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,531 miles (+4,778)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,531 miles
- Test number
- 494138562785
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn t c arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn t c arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,753 miles (+4,984)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 125,753 miles
- Test number
- 741669374959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,769 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 120,769 miles
- Test number
- 558470418505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t c a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,229 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,229 miles
- Test number
- 878116170304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,147 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 110,147 miles
- Test number
- 742081849151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,147 miles (+7,302)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,147 miles
- Test number
- 965590140784
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,845 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,845 miles
- Test number
- 867460428812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,897 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,897 miles
- Test number
- 961771712221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,816 miles (+8,616)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 90,816 miles
- Test number
- 777047300409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,200 miles (+9,249)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 82,200 miles
- Test number
- 408617558107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,951 miles (+13,501)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,951 miles
- Test number
- 289931769097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,450 miles (+16,455)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,450 miles
- Test number
- 115091941948
- DangerousNearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Pass42,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,995 miles
- Test number
- 319065385077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 CWE
- Does R16 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CWE is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 CWE?
- The MOT on R16 CWE 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 CWE done?
- R16 CWE was recorded at 130,531 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
- Has R16 CWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 CWE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 CWE 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 CWE find?
- R16 CWE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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