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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

R16 HXMMOT history

R16 HXM is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

R16 HXM grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,543 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HXM was last recorded at 116,543 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,990 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
7,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,543 miles
  • 2025 – 110,990 miles
  • 2024 – 105,412 miles
  • 2023 – 97,720 miles
  • 2022 – 91,334 miles
  • 2021 – 86,593 miles
  • 2020 – 78,344 miles
  • 2019 – 71,900 miles
  • 2018 – 63,301 miles
  • 2017 – 56,741 miles
  • 2016 – 47,119 miles
  • 2015 – 32,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,543 miles (+5,553)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    682917287631
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass110,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    369448420583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,990 miles (+5,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    819559565960
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass105,412 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    239474439788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail105,408 miles (+2,028)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    107669138632
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass103,380 miles (+5,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,380 miles
    Test number
    641479223136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,720 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    356726586277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,334 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    137779196776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    465815914643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,593 miles (+8,249)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    148229497617
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass78,344 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    408458685471
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail78,336 miles (+6,436)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    568284206162
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass71,900 miles (+8,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    846143925143
    • 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))
  14. Pass63,301 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    726967792865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,741 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    125075087931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,119 miles (+14,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,119 miles
    Test number
    809770073566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass32,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    968762969028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 HXM

Does R16 HXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 HXM is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 HXM?
The MOT on R16 HXM is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 HXM done?
R16 HXM was recorded at 116,543 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,694 miles a year.
Has R16 HXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 HXM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 HXM 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 HXM find?
R16 HXM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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