
BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
R16 OCWMOT history
R16 OCW is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 155,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 155,165 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 OCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 OCW was last recorded at 155,165 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 9,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,263 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,902 miles
- Average per year
- 10,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,165 miles
- 2025 – 145,263 miles
- 2024 – 138,297 miles
- 2023 – 128,134 miles
- 2022 – 117,427 miles
- 2020 – 102,296 miles
- 2019 – 86,587 miles
- 2017 – 71,032 miles
- 2016 – 59,917 miles
- 2015 – 47,688 miles
- 2014 – 36,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,165 miles (+9,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 155,165 miles
- Test number
- 723157317882
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,263 miles (+6,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 145,263 miles
- Test number
- 668693683744
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,297 miles (+10,163)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 138,297 miles
- Test number
- 576708350494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,134 miles (+10,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,134 miles
- Test number
- 871187386661
- AdvisoryUnderside steering and suspension components corroded
Pass117,427 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 117,427 miles
- Test number
- 173900323875
- AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
- AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Fail117,427 miles (+15,131)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,427 miles
- Test number
- 921810198607
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
- AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Pass102,296 miles (+15,709)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 102,296 miles
- Test number
- 645798893676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,587 miles (+15,555)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,587 miles
- Test number
- 951619218950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,032 miles (+11,115)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,032 miles
- Test number
- 201009681144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,917 miles (+12,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,917 miles
- Test number
- 218213483282
- AdvisoryRear pads low
Pass47,688 miles (+10,858)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,688 miles
- Test number
- 555559525204
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 36,830 miles
- Test number
- 555120534255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 OCW
- Does R16 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OCW is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 OCW?
- The MOT on R16 OCW is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 OCW done?
- R16 OCW was recorded at 155,165 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
- Has R16 OCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 OCW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on R16 OCW 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 OCW find?
- R16 OCW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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