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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S16 APNMOT history

S16 APN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

S16 APN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,770 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 APN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 APN was last recorded at 107,770 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,770 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,770 miles
  • 2024 – 105,297 miles
  • 2023 – 103,545 miles
  • 2022 – 101,370 miles
  • 2021 – 100,148 miles
  • 2020 – 97,547 miles
  • 2019 – 73,796 miles
  • 2018 – 61,964 miles
  • 2017 – 48,465 miles
  • 2016 – 38,906 miles
  • 2015 – 29,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    748665608419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail107,770 miles (+2,473)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    399122457349
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,297 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    226647673560
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake adjustment required

  4. Fail105,297 miles (+1,752)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    128662706565
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake adjustment required

  5. Pass103,545 miles (+2,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    812292074058
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

  6. Pass101,370 miles (+1,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,370 miles
    Test number
    599202543522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,148 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,148 miles
    Test number
    577706198211
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,141 miles (+2,594)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    637386938456
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,547 miles (+23,751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    754335778814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,796 miles (+11,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,796 miles
    Test number
    216330418776
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass61,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    759467704391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,964 miles (+13,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    703895152118
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass48,465 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    312454678079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    148719576774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,906 miles (+9,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    195011208203
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass29,034 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    375454965042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCan't see bottom of rear springs

  17. Fail29,034 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,034 miles
    Test number
    267564665085
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCan't see bottom of rear springs

Questions about S16 APN

Does S16 APN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 APN is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 APN?
The MOT on S16 APN is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 APN done?
S16 APN was recorded at 107,770 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
Has S16 APN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 APN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 APN 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 S16 APN find?
S16 APN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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