BMW logo

BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S16 APWMOT history

S16 APW is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S16 APW silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,680 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,638 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S16 APW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S16 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 APW was last recorded at 87,680 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,541 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,139 miles
Average per year
5,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,680 miles
  • 2025 – 80,541 miles
  • 2024 – 72,335 miles
  • 2023 – 64,380 miles
  • 2022 – 60,870 miles
  • 2021 – 57,388 miles
  • 2020 – 54,712 miles
  • 2019 – 48,338 miles
  • 2018 – 42,472 miles
  • 2017 – 36,038 miles
  • 2016 – 30,170 miles
  • 2015 – 22,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,680 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,680 miles (+7,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    169335441567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass80,541 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    855507615057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,335 miles (+7,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    537501188628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass64,380 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    308686319671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,185 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    600059090942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,870 miles (+3,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    316488616542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  7. Pass57,388 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    487071678721
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  8. Pass54,712 miles (+6,374)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    221178707968
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner rack has excessive play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection
  9. Pass48,338 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    999942484129
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
  10. Fail48,338 miles (+5,866)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    514260003946
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate preventing identification of the vehicle by ANPR (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate preventing identification of the vehicle by ANPR (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
  11. Pass42,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    923876464818
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail42,472 miles (+6,434)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    585866437662
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass36,038 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    722646918555
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass30,170 miles (+7,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    543792574497
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to check some components
  15. Pass22,724 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,724 miles
    Test number
    146808275452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn but still clear screen
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner rack joint

Questions about S16 APW

Does S16 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 APW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 APW?
The MOT on S16 APW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 APW done?
S16 APW was recorded at 87,680 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,638 miles a year.
Has S16 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 APW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S16 APW 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 APW find?
S16 APW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Browse all S16A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.