BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
R16 SBAMOT history
R16 SBA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 205,834 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 SBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
R16 SBA was last recorded at 205,834 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 11,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,328 miles · 25 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,506 miles
- Average per year
- 8,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,834 miles
- 2024 – 194,328 miles
- 2022 – 186,388 miles
- 2021 – 175,448 miles
- 2020 – 163,166 miles
- 2019 – 157,413 miles
- 2018 – 143,146 miles
- 2017 – 128,639 miles
- 2016 – 122,242 miles
- 2015 – 107,078 miles
- 2014 – 103,303 miles
- 2013 – 99,472 miles
- 2012 – 93,919 miles
- 2011 – 88,800 miles
- 2010 – 85,451 miles
- 2009 – 84,955 miles
- 2008 – 67,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail205,834 miles
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced painted black (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced painted black (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryAll 4 jacking points /sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system modified
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail205,834 miles (+11,506)1 dangerous6 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,834 miles
- Test number
- 808253857008
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced painted black (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced painted black (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll 4 jacking points /sills corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system modified
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
Pass194,328 miles (+7,940)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 194,328 miles
- Test number
- 202710398817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,388 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 186,388 miles
- Test number
- 422493073277
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,383 miles (+10,935)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,383 miles
- Test number
- 339613805031
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,448 miles (+12,282)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 175,448 miles
- Test number
- 183003605493
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass163,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 163,166 miles
- Test number
- 846751847419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,164 miles (+5,751)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,164 miles
- Test number
- 934566666526
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass157,413 miles (+14,267)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 157,413 miles
- Test number
- 709438954740
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,146 miles (+14,507)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 143,146 miles
- Test number
- 737219665440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,639 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 128,639 miles
- Test number
- 265957170208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,635 miles (+6,393)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,635 miles
- Test number
- 121535971138
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)
Pass122,242 miles (+5,078)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 122,242 miles
- Test number
- 684852919552
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryCover sills fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass117,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 117,164 miles
- Test number
- 780117977953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,164 miles (+10,086)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,164 miles
- Test number
- 755386344153
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass107,078 miles (+3,775)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 107,078 miles
- Test number
- 965415505031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,303 miles (+3,831)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 103,303 miles
- Test number
- 666629404089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,472 miles (+5,553)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 99,472 miles
- Test number
- 306766713005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,919 miles (+5,119)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 93,919 miles
- Test number
- 789771012053
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail88,800 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,800 miles
- Test number
- 378884311009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass88,800 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,800 miles
- Test number
- 998904611027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,451 miles (+496)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 85,451 miles
- Test number
- 573329010040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,955 miles (+17,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 84,955 miles
- Test number
- 390579139244
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass67,643 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 67,643 miles
- Test number
- 672438748229
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R16 SBA
- Does R16 SBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R16 SBA expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R16 SBA?
- The MOT on R16 SBA expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R16 SBA done?
- R16 SBA was recorded at 205,834 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 8,235 miles a year.
- Has R16 SBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 SBA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 SBA 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 SBA find?
- R16 SBA failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ jacking point holed, and 15 more.
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