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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

R16 JCXMOT history

R16 JCX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

R16 JCX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,010 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 JCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 JCX was last recorded at 87,010 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 11,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,594 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,416 miles
Average per year
4,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,010 miles
  • 2024 – 75,594 miles
  • 2023 – 69,560 miles
  • 2022 – 65,243 miles
  • 2021 – 59,796 miles
  • 2020 – 53,920 miles
  • 2019 – 48,593 miles
  • 2018 – 44,972 miles
  • 2017 – 43,776 miles
  • 2016 – 40,818 miles
  • 2014 – 36,699 miles
  • 2013 – 31,620 miles
  • 2012 – 26,834 miles
  • 2011 – 17,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,010 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,010 miles (+11,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    997675381911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,594 miles
    Test number
    244121881041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail75,594 miles (+6,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,594 miles
    Test number
    662638392746
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass69,560 miles (+4,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    407379096401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWater to screen reduced from washers.

  5. Pass65,243 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    901175093593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,237 miles (+5,441)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    806933356168
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,796 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    890189852534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    955447417798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,920 miles (+5,327)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    631373430587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,593 miles (+3,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    912996218744
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  11. Pass44,972 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    442976051523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,776 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    888592073709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,738 miles (+2,920)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    862527272623
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass40,818 miles (+4,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    875676886292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass36,699 miles (+5,079)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    797418154273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass31,620 miles (+4,786)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,620 miles
    Test number
    576609843240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass26,834 miles (+9,143)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    778230432204
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass17,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,691 miles
    Test number
    629990431241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 JCX

Does R16 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 JCX expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 JCX?
The MOT on R16 JCX expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 JCX done?
R16 JCX was recorded at 87,010 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,896 miles a year.
Has R16 JCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 JCX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 JCX 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 JCX find?
R16 JCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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