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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

R16 MHWMOT history

R16 MHW is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

R16 MHW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,227 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MHW was last recorded at 137,227 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 8,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,842 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,385 miles
Average per year
11,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,227 miles
  • 2025 – 128,842 miles
  • 2024 – 121,633 miles
  • 2023 – 114,912 miles
  • 2022 – 108,108 miles
  • 2021 – 102,901 miles
  • 2019 – 95,124 miles
  • 2018 – 66,940 miles
  • 2017 – 48,827 miles
  • 2016 – 22,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,227 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Lower covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,227 miles (+8,385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,227 miles
    Test number
    934959265402
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,842 miles
    Test number
    851776760986
    • AdvisoryFull engine covers and belly trays fitted unable to see some components hand brake efficiency only just met 16%

  3. Fail128,838 miles (+7,205)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    402072589885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull engine covers and belly trays fitted unable to see some components hand brake efficiency only just met 16%

  4. Pass121,633 miles (+6,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    529702399196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass114,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    324596771428
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  6. Fail114,912 miles (+6,804)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    819009226845
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  7. Pass108,108 miles (+5,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,108 miles
    Test number
    508729617579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  8. Pass102,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    272997762175
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  9. Fail102,901 miles (+7,777)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    543370408691
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  10. Pass95,124 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    335692398899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,259 miles (+19,319)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    904876312068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,940 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    358111030736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge.

  13. Fail66,925 miles (+18,098)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    611961717784
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge.

  14. Pass48,827 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    482946989607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail48,815 miles (+26,751)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    683525489372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,064 miles
    Test number
    757839521551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MHW

Does R16 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MHW is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MHW?
The MOT on R16 MHW is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MHW done?
R16 MHW was recorded at 137,227 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 11,629 miles a year.
Has R16 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MHW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 MHW 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 MHW find?
R16 MHW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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