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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

R16 DWAMOT history

R16 DWA is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

R16 DWA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
66,001 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DWA was last recorded at 66,001 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,821 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,001 miles
  • 2023 – 65,821 miles
  • 2022 – 65,575 miles
  • 2021 – 64,906 miles
  • 2020 – 63,867 miles
  • 2019 – 63,548 miles
  • 2018 – 63,086 miles
  • 2017 – 62,619 miles
  • 2016 – 60,572 miles
  • 2015 – 43,252 miles
  • 2014 – 31,023 miles
  • 2013 – 28,349 miles
  • 2012 – 26,103 miles
  • 2011 – 21,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,001 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    268830951325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,821 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    187550599155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,575 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    688646306571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass64,906 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    501450589111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    143406435002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,268 miles (+401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    734566746206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working washers were blocked (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass63,867 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    427298974277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,548 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    548095722422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,086 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    620952745697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,619 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    323300457762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,572 miles (+17,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    608031148292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,252 miles
    Test number
    124114791895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,252 miles (+12,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,252 miles
    Test number
    895118839541
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass31,023 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    398432334481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,349 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    769167113221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,103 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    137492712237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    685818341251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,986 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,986 miles
    Test number
    627135241294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about R16 DWA

Does R16 DWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 DWA expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 DWA?
The MOT on R16 DWA expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 DWA done?
R16 DWA was recorded at 66,001 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has R16 DWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DWA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 DWA 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 DWA find?
R16 DWA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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