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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

R16 LUTMOT history

R16 LUT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

R16 LUT red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,011 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 LUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 LUT was last recorded at 98,011 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,011 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,011 miles
  • 2024 – 97,994 miles
  • 2023 – 97,966 miles
  • 2022 – 97,683 miles
  • 2021 – 97,293 miles
  • 2020 – 96,851 miles
  • 2019 – 96,120 miles
  • 2018 – 95,029 miles
  • 2017 – 92,576 miles
  • 2016 – 89,410 miles
  • 2015 – 86,529 miles
  • 2014 – 84,003 miles
  • 2013 – 80,705 miles
  • 2012 – 76,974 miles
  • 2011 – 75,081 miles
  • 2010 – 70,898 miles
  • 2009 – 64,619 miles
  • 2008 – 57,877 miles
  • 2007 – 48,208 miles
  • 2006 – 40,353 miles
  • 2005 – 33,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    819822900216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,011 miles (+17)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    967498849617
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,994 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    968207008808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,966 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    607612890265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,683 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    712754341738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,293 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    257023644285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,851 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    468431806189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,120 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,120 miles
    Test number
    946522583479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,116 miles (+1,087)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    539580059343
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass95,029 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,029 miles
    Test number
    728870533441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,576 miles (+3,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    978965601092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,410 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    492334478028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,529 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    231091358770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,003 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    736232114362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,705 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    299275503338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,974 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    488889692220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,081 miles (+4,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    586377321329
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusting
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn

  18. Pass70,898 miles (+6,279)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    581870750360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn

  19. Pass64,619 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,619 miles
    Test number
    923646659325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,877 miles (+9,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    653982058387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,208 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    891085347375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,353 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    313226146396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,263 miles
    Test number
    541147355335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 LUT

Does R16 LUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 LUT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 LUT?
The MOT on R16 LUT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 LUT done?
R16 LUT was recorded at 98,011 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has R16 LUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 LUT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 LUT 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 LUT find?
R16 LUT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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