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BMW Z3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

R16 HDAMOT history

R16 HDA is a green petrol BMW Z3 first used on 11 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 26,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

R16 HDA green BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
26,096 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HDA was last recorded at 26,096 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
26,076 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,096 miles
  • 2024 – 26,076 miles
  • 2023 – 26,019 miles
  • 2022 – 26,003 miles
  • 2021 – 25,955 miles
  • 2020 – 25,885 miles
  • 2019 – 25,527 miles
  • 2018 – 25,465 miles
  • 2017 – 25,349 miles
  • 2016 – 25,216 miles
  • 2015 – 24,795 miles
  • 2014 – 24,458 miles
  • 2013 – 23,852 miles
  • 2012 – 23,693 miles
  • 2011 – 23,184 miles
  • 2010 – 21,974 miles
  • 2009 – 21,061 miles
  • 2008 – 20,393 miles
  • 2007 – 19,316 miles
  • 2006 – 18,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,096 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    26,096 miles
    Test number
    462707976121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,076 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    699102651494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,019 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,019 miles
    Test number
    320970848661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,003 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    664935730618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,955 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    172170512442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,885 miles
    Test number
    205224177662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,882 miles (+355)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,882 miles
    Test number
    366749771767
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass25,527 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,527 miles
    Test number
    376240550901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass25,465 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    894976196658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass25,349 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    454689087861
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear brake pipes along trailing arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe
  11. Pass25,216 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,216 miles
    Test number
    469038751302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,795 miles (+337)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    139980055413
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes
  13. Pass24,458 miles (+606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    845909954052
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass23,852 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,852 miles
    Test number
    487951653011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,693 miles (+509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,693 miles
    Test number
    597171852085
    • NoteRear tyres close to wear bars
  16. Pass23,184 miles (+1,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    815963531003
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  17. Pass21,974 miles (+913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,974 miles
    Test number
    301184250051
    • NoteNSF brake caliper binding slightly
  18. Pass21,061 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,061 miles
    Test number
    140969649099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,393 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    282920658017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,316 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    954349537063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,424 miles
    Test number
    870571256009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 HDA

Does R16 HDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 HDA expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 HDA?
The MOT on R16 HDA expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 HDA done?
R16 HDA was recorded at 26,096 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 403 miles a year.
Has R16 HDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 HDA has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on R16 HDA 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 HDA find?
R16 HDA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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