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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

R16 OBMMOT history

R16 OBM is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

R16 OBM silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
192,157 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 OBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 OBM was last recorded at 192,157 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 4,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,511 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,646 miles
Average per year
9,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,157 miles
  • 2023 – 187,511 miles
  • 2022 – 176,840 miles
  • 2021 – 162,842 miles
  • 2020 – 151,065 miles
  • 2019 – 146,019 miles
  • 2018 – 141,729 miles
  • 2017 – 137,949 miles
  • 2016 – 133,814 miles
  • 2015 – 129,758 miles
  • 2014 – 127,017 miles
  • 2013 – 113,919 miles
  • 2012 – 102,773 miles
  • 2011 – 90,843 miles
  • 2010 – 73,739 miles
  • 2009 – 53,951 miles
  • 2008 – 31,913 miles
  • 2007 – 21,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,157 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,157 miles (+4,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,157 miles
    Test number
    309352635134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass187,511 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,511 miles
    Test number
    865768090665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail187,488 miles (+10,648)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,488 miles
    Test number
    606855914147
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass176,840 miles (+13,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,840 miles
    Test number
    979706418700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,842 miles (+11,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,842 miles
    Test number
    977857552762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,065 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,065 miles
    Test number
    650740353276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,019 miles
    Test number
    834910697830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,134 miles (+4,405)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    832091726055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,729 miles (+3,780)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,729 miles
    Test number
    714452755554
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,949 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,949 miles
    Test number
    351478077268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail137,809 miles (+3,995)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,809 miles
    Test number
    180812550255
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

  12. Pass133,814 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    951326605388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,758 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    875239175001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    826909084231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,017 miles (+13,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    586689584210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,919 miles (+11,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    255065623286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,773 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,773 miles
    Test number
    419667722211
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,773 miles (+11,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,773 miles
    Test number
    839667322262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,843 miles (+17,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    547173601299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,739 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    920083320265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,394 miles (+19,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    374477310284
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass53,951 miles (+22,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,951 miles
    Test number
    552992239271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,913 miles (+10,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    852673958209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,567 miles
    Test number
    251273047214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 OBM

Does R16 OBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 OBM expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 OBM?
The MOT on R16 OBM expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 OBM done?
R16 OBM was recorded at 192,157 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 9,829 miles a year.
Has R16 OBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 OBM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R16 OBM 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 OBM find?
R16 OBM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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