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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.

R16 SHN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass127,328 miles
  • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
  • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass100,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,994 miles
    Test number
    515371770767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass84,449 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,449 miles
    Test number
    204922094046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass68,388 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    533766101374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    148239905476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass29,149 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    693126550386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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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