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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

R16 LVRMOT history

R16 LVR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 150,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

R16 LVR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,871 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 LVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 LVR was last recorded at 150,871 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 14,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,488 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,383 miles
Average per year
14,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,871 miles
  • 2025 – 136,488 miles
  • 2024 – 117,123 miles
  • 2023 – 96,337 miles
  • 2022 – 72,194 miles
  • 2021 – 70,823 miles
  • 2020 – 61,394 miles
  • 2019 – 48,176 miles
  • 2018 – 40,654 miles
  • 2017 – 25,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,871 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,871 miles (+14,383)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,871 miles
    Test number
    796567255945
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,488 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,488 miles
    Test number
    148646852130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,474 miles (+19,351)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    831607843534
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both, LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass117,123 miles (+20,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    162404094651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,337 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    166009557043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail96,230 miles (+24,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    513777263858
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass72,194 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    591140757272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,189 miles (+1,366)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    708626371613
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,823 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    492571812122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,715 miles (+9,321)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    468218992212
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn & just shy of marker 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass61,394 miles (+13,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    587806365174
    • 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))

  12. Pass48,176 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    538735685770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,129 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    106748723965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,654 miles (+14,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    489583603471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass25,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    686282844040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip. (8.3.1d)

Questions about R16 LVR

Does R16 LVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 LVR is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 LVR?
The MOT on R16 LVR is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 LVR done?
R16 LVR was recorded at 150,871 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 14,315 miles a year.
Has R16 LVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 LVR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 LVR 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 LVR find?
R16 LVR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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