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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S16 BMXMOT history

S16 BMX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

S16 BMX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
170,990 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 BMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 BMX was last recorded at 170,990 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,743 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,247 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,990 miles
  • 2025 – 166,743 miles
  • 2024 – 157,541 miles
  • 2023 – 146,834 miles
  • 2022 – 139,573 miles
  • 2013 – 130,869 miles
  • 2012 – 122,464 miles
  • 2011 – 117,030 miles
  • 2009 – 112,580 miles
  • 2008 – 107,244 miles
  • 2007 – 101,827 miles
  • 2006 – 97,010 miles
  • 2005 – 90,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Radiator deteriorated and leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,990 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,990 miles
    Test number
    145569704692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,743 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,743 miles
    Test number
    686149823164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak
  3. Fail166,742 miles (+9,201)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,742 miles
    Test number
    852567532809
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Power steering component leaking rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,541 miles
    Test number
    563099345033
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded OSF NSF OSR NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail157,540 miles (+10,706)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,540 miles
    Test number
    212875425583
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded OSF NSF OSR NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass146,834 miles (+7,261)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,834 miles
    Test number
    750638822218
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  7. Pass139,573 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    252028695621
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRadiator deteriorated and leaking.
  8. Fail139,573 miles (+8,704)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    886705599681
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all four wheels. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRadiator deteriorated and leaking.
  9. Pass130,869 miles (+8,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,869 miles
    Test number
    136344903076
    • 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)
  10. Pass122,464 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    917164212069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,030 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    869038321040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,027 miles (+4,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,027 miles
    Test number
    149476921427
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass112,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,580 miles
    Test number
    713028339367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,580 miles (+5,336)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,580 miles
    Test number
    251955539336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  15. Pass107,244 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    283932268225
    • 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)
  16. Pass101,827 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    411782047255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    652968046271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail97,010 miles (+6,602)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    750158346207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass90,408 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    551270155249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail90,353 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    880198045290
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 BMX

Does S16 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 BMX is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 BMX?
The MOT on S16 BMX is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 BMX done?
S16 BMX was recorded at 170,990 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has S16 BMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 BMX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 BMX 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 BMX find?
S16 BMX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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