BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
S16 AXRMOT history
S16 AXR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 132,197 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 AXR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 AXR was last recorded at 132,197 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 9,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,357 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,840 miles
- Average per year
- 6,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,197 miles
- 2025 – 122,357 miles
- 2024 – 117,837 miles
- 2023 – 114,314 miles
- 2022 – 107,420 miles
- 2021 – 107,419 miles
- 2019 – 87,755 miles
- 2018 – 73,305 miles
- 2017 – 65,260 miles
- 2016 – 55,188 miles
- 2015 – 48,057 miles
- 2014 – 41,497 miles
- 2013 – 34,242 miles
- 2012 – 29,472 miles
- 2011 – 26,584 miles
- 2010 – 24,171 miles
- 2009 – 21,957 miles
- 2008 – 19,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,197 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,197 miles (+9,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 132,197 miles
- Test number
- 281205435295
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,357 miles (+4,520)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 122,357 miles
- Test number
- 146751325750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,837 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 117,837 miles
- Test number
- 721999780552
- AdvisoryOffside Front 2nd position lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,834 miles (+3,520)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,834 miles
- Test number
- 997943448816
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear hose to front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear hose to front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,314 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 114,314 miles
- Test number
- 186172329625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,308 miles (+6,888)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,308 miles
- Test number
- 670715833565
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,420 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,420 miles
- Test number
- 523656386374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,419 miles (+10,232)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,419 miles
- Test number
- 316230095355
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,187 miles (+9,432)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 97,187 miles
- Test number
- 238615792485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,755 miles (+13,854)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,755 miles
- Test number
- 126642394632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,901 miles (+596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,901 miles
- Test number
- 492701109887
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,305 miles (+94)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,305 miles
- Test number
- 920241966845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,211 miles (+7,951)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,211 miles
- Test number
- 824166001170
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,260 miles (+10,072)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 65,260 miles
- Test number
- 335491490123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,188 miles (+7,131)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,188 miles
- Test number
- 700471282359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,057 miles (+6,560)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 48,057 miles
- Test number
- 367261635432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,497 miles (+7,255)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,497 miles
- Test number
- 186937264400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,242 miles (+4,770)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,242 miles
- Test number
- 558900253087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,472 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,472 miles
- Test number
- 166078642035
- AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass26,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,584 miles
- Test number
- 266196851068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,584 miles (+2,413)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,584 miles
- Test number
- 368375451037
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass24,171 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 24,171 miles
- Test number
- 720749240014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,957 miles (+2,207)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 21,957 miles
- Test number
- 844400279004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,750 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,750 miles
- Test number
- 972490978249
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Questions about S16 AXR
- Does S16 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 AXR is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 AXR?
- The MOT on S16 AXR is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 AXR done?
- S16 AXR was recorded at 132,197 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
- Has S16 AXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 AXR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 AXR 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 AXR find?
- S16 AXR passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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