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BMW 3 Series

Gold and Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S16 CBBMOT history

S16 CBB is a gold and black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

S16 CBB gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
182,941 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 CBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 CBB was last recorded at 182,941 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 6,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,923 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,018 miles
Average per year
8,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,941 miles
  • 2021 – 176,923 miles
  • 2019 – 171,309 miles
  • 2018 – 166,694 miles
  • 2017 – 162,330 miles
  • 2016 – 156,985 miles
  • 2015 – 145,970 miles
  • 2014 – 132,678 miles
  • 2013 – 119,723 miles
  • 2012 – 105,462 miles
  • 2011 – 91,857 miles
  • 2010 – 88,747 miles
  • 2009 – 66,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,941 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,941 miles
    Test number
    507754957928
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

  2. Fail182,941 miles (+6,018)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,941 miles
    Test number
    396677102939
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in under seal

  3. Pass176,923 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,923 miles
    Test number
    319177123121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody and chassis has surface corrosion

  4. Fail176,922 miles (+5,613)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,922 miles
    Test number
    748486477036
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,309 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,309 miles
    Test number
    378879492191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,694 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    730789535922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,330 miles (+5,345)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,330 miles
    Test number
    117109735149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass156,985 miles (+11,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,985 miles
    Test number
    452461877505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParkingh brake only just met minimum requierments it appears it may need adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass145,970 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    549552455116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber bump stop/dust cover detatched

  10. Fail145,970 miles (+13,292)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    485862755167
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber bump stop/dust cover detatched

  11. Pass132,678 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,678 miles
    Test number
    108519634162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  12. Fail132,678 miles (+12,955)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,678 miles
    Test number
    438119534154
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  13. Pass119,723 miles (+14,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    547014933129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass105,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    518956962142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,462 miles (+13,605)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    708214362180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Pass91,857 miles (+3,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    169449631199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront disks pitted

  17. Fail88,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    670971680143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass88,747 miles (+21,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    750861980158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    751174059043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 CBB

Does S16 CBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 CBB expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 CBB?
The MOT on S16 CBB expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 CBB done?
S16 CBB was recorded at 182,941 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 8,970 miles a year.
Has S16 CBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 CBB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 CBB 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 CBB find?
S16 CBB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; handbrake lever high, and 6 more.

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