BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
S16 BSOMOT history
S16 BSO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 133,052 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 BSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 BSO was last recorded at 133,052 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 9,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,989 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,063 miles
- Average per year
- 5,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,052 miles
- 2025 – 123,989 miles
- 2024 – 118,658 miles
- 2023 – 111,350 miles
- 2022 – 105,993 miles
- 2021 – 105,058 miles
- 2020 – 100,394 miles
- 2018 – 91,990 miles
- 2016 – 91,984 miles
- 2015 – 91,211 miles
- 2014 – 89,987 miles
- 2013 – 88,818 miles
- 2012 – 87,339 miles
- 2011 – 85,570 miles
- 2010 – 77,522 miles
- 2009 – 72,058 miles
- 2008 – 55,826 miles
- 2007 – 43,957 miles
- 2006 – 31,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,052 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
N/s and o/s front brake discs showing signs of wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,052 miles (+9,063)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 133,052 miles
- Test number
- 900291305283
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,989 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 123,989 miles
- Test number
- 329824771476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,658 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 118,658 miles
- Test number
- 423851823956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake discs showing signs of wear
Fail118,633 miles (+7,283)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,633 miles
- Test number
- 584252710644
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake discs showing signs of wear
Pass111,350 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 111,350 miles
- Test number
- 836190008735
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,350 miles (+5,357)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,350 miles
- Test number
- 480646309543
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,993 miles (+935)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,993 miles
- Test number
- 456133807474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,058 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,058 miles
- Test number
- 461432590701
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake performance just met
Pass100,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 334515720242
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,394 miles (+8,404)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 493830747034
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,990 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,990 miles
- Test number
- 165886046419
- AdvisoryRear handbrake low
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,984 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,984 miles
- Test number
- 628930721066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,211 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,211 miles
- Test number
- 724815090240
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass89,987 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 89,987 miles
- Test number
- 518730684224
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass88,818 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,818 miles
- Test number
- 366064253287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,339 miles (+1,769)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 87,339 miles
- Test number
- 619464252267
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,570 miles (+8,048)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 85,570 miles
- Test number
- 377845951470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,522 miles (+5,464)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 77,522 miles
- Test number
- 301602130248
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED, ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, HAND BRAKE LEVER CLOSE TO TRAVEL LIMIT
Pass72,058 miles (+16,232)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,058 miles
- Test number
- 673978389222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,826 miles (+11,869)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,826 miles
- Test number
- 224118408192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,957 miles (+12,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,957 miles
- Test number
- 522996617108
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,003 miles
- Test number
- 224221006425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 BSO
- Does S16 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 BSO is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 BSO?
- The MOT on S16 BSO is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 BSO done?
- S16 BSO was recorded at 133,052 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
- Has S16 BSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 BSO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 BSO 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 BSO find?
- S16 BSO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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