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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

R16 JNHMOT history

R16 JNH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

R16 JNH blue 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 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
151,911 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 JNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 JNH was last recorded at 151,911 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,867 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
7,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,911 miles
  • 2021 – 142,528 miles
  • 2020 – 136,617 miles
  • 2018 – 133,153 miles
  • 2017 – 126,368 miles
  • 2016 – 120,044 miles
  • 2015 – 114,383 miles
  • 2014 – 107,838 miles
  • 2013 – 100,684 miles
  • 2012 – 93,349 miles
  • 2011 – 84,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,911 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,911 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    771843972361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail151,867 miles (+9,339)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    337537978059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass142,528 miles (+5,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,528 miles
    Test number
    160774111101
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass136,617 miles (+3,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,617 miles
    Test number
    750191341997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and components showing surface corrosion
  5. Pass133,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    458834141253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail133,153 miles (+6,785)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    998913673748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass126,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,368 miles
    Test number
    684230786899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail126,368 miles (+6,324)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,368 miles
    Test number
    449079348172
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass120,044 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    854554399521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,383 miles (+6,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    518626781299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in head lamp [misting] (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass107,838 miles (+7,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    645141034316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass100,684 miles (+7,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    596842053307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass93,349 miles (+8,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    887713642354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass84,870 miles (+22,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,870 miles
    Test number
    169786351327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    156034421022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 JNH

Does R16 JNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 JNH expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 JNH?
The MOT on R16 JNH expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 JNH done?
R16 JNH was recorded at 151,911 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
Has R16 JNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 JNH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 JNH 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 JNH find?
R16 JNH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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