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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

R16 MCFMOT history

R16 MCF is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

R16 MCF silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,128 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MCF was last recorded at 98,128 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,036 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
7,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,128 miles
  • 2025 – 96,036 miles
  • 2024 – 94,775 miles
  • 2023 – 86,066 miles
  • 2022 – 72,007 miles
  • 2021 – 59,093 miles
  • 2020 – 53,247 miles
  • 2019 – 44,993 miles
  • 2018 – 33,411 miles
  • 2017 – 28,310 miles
  • 2016 – 20,746 miles
  • 2015 – 17,293 miles
  • 2014 – 12,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,128 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    599060331266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass96,036 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    520294704618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,775 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    223934850813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,066 miles (+14,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    265663863894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,007 miles (+12,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    569422287968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass59,093 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    658231950166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,247 miles (+8,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    139331281038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,993 miles (+11,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    567385253022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,411 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,411 miles
    Test number
    843956510874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,310 miles (+7,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    503236245934
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass20,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    586413076411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,746 miles (+3,453)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    934446544515
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass17,293 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,293 miles
    Test number
    114135884171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    12,707 miles
    Test number
    596695624347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MCF

Does R16 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MCF is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MCF?
The MOT on R16 MCF is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MCF done?
R16 MCF was recorded at 98,128 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,554 miles a year.
Has R16 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MCF has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on R16 MCF 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 MCF find?
R16 MCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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