
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
R16 SHNMOT history
R16 SHN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 127,328 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 SHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 SHN was last recorded at 127,328 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 8,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,783 miles · 20 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,545 miles
- Average per year
- 7,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,328 miles
- 2023 – 118,783 miles
- 2022 – 108,605 miles
- 2021 – 100,994 miles
- 2020 – 95,751 miles
- 2019 – 84,449 miles
- 2018 – 78,489 miles
- 2017 – 72,627 miles
- 2016 – 68,388 miles
- 2015 – 60,707 miles
- 2014 – 53,457 miles
- 2012 – 43,789 miles
- 2010 – 29,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront number plate poor
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low
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.
Both front and rear discs liped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Outer covers sills fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,328 miles (+8,545)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 127,328 miles
- Test number
- 782483295246
- AdvisoryFront number plate poor
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low
Pass118,783 miles (+10,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,783 miles
- Test number
- 904309982534
- AdvisoryN/s/r caliper securing clip missing
Pass108,605 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 108,605 miles
- Test number
- 368793855475
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges
Fail108,605 miles (+7,611)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,605 miles
- Test number
- 763311917031
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges
Pass100,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 100,994 miles
- Test number
- 515371770767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,994 miles (+5,243)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,994 miles
- Test number
- 172938521501
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass95,751 miles (+11,302)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 211397799714
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hose perishing
Pass84,449 miles (+5,960)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 204922094046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,489 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,489 miles
- Test number
- 119170899841
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre bald on edge
Pass72,627 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,627 miles
- Test number
- 502185763557
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs liped
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOuter covers sills fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail72,621 miles (+4,233)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,621 miles
- Test number
- 855709458986
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear discs liped
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryOuter covers sills fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass68,388 miles (+7,681)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,388 miles
- Test number
- 533766101374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 60,707 miles
- Test number
- 148239905476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,707 miles (+7,250)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,707 miles
- Test number
- 279598605027
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass53,457 miles (+9,668)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,457 miles
- Test number
- 875852124086
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting low on tread
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Pass43,789 miles (+6,147)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,789 miles
- Test number
- 389815932387
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect rear road springs.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,642 miles (+8,493)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,642 miles
- Test number
- 369947602059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront no.plate cracked
Pass29,149 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 29,149 miles
- Test number
- 693126550386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,866 miles (+7,393)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,866 miles
- Test number
- 862930650364
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass21,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 21,473 miles
- Test number
- 221011410077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 SHN
- Does R16 SHN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R16 SHN expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R16 SHN?
- The MOT on R16 SHN expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R16 SHN done?
- R16 SHN was recorded at 127,328 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 7,569 miles a year.
- Has R16 SHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 SHN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on R16 SHN 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 SHN find?
- R16 SHN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front number plate poor; n/s/f tyre low on inner edge; n/s/r tyre low, and 1 more.
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