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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

R16 ENGMOT history

R16 ENG is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

R16 ENG white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
145,553 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ENG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ENG was last recorded at 145,553 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,707 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,846 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,553 miles
  • 2025 – 141,707 miles
  • 2024 – 136,277 miles
  • 2023 – 129,032 miles
  • 2022 – 122,292 miles
  • 2021 – 116,642 miles
  • 2020 – 113,306 miles
  • 2019 – 103,839 miles
  • 2018 – 93,664 miles
  • 2017 – 83,353 miles
  • 2015 – 71,584 miles
  • 2014 – 64,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,553 miles (+3,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    851644196185
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,707 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,707 miles
    Test number
    584634766047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,687 miles (+5,410)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,687 miles
    Test number
    876908330587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,277 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    855465516568
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,266 miles (+7,234)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    250216613318
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,032 miles (+6,740)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    516280088804
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass122,292 miles (+5,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,292 miles
    Test number
    902310363144
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    823306072054
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,642 miles (+3,336)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    209148794334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,306 miles
    Test number
    704688148493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  11. Fail113,306 miles (+9,467)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,306 miles
    Test number
    686582388453
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  12. Pass103,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    402608403458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail103,836 miles (+10,172)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    776238002401
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass93,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    889328248497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,664 miles (+10,311)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    900852732880
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,353 miles
    Test number
    708635665439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is slightly binding

  17. Fail83,353 miles (+11,769)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,353 miles
    Test number
    656650337195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is slightly binding

  18. Pass71,584 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,584 miles
    Test number
    743943477811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,456 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    908665174273
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail64,456 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    796695474290
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about R16 ENG

Does R16 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ENG is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ENG?
The MOT on R16 ENG is valid until 2 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 ENG done?
R16 ENG was recorded at 145,553 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has R16 ENG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ENG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 ENG 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 ENG find?
R16 ENG passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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