
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass120,044 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 120,044 miles
- Test number
- 854554399521
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass84,870 miles (+22,131)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 84,870 miles
- Test number
- 169786351327
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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