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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S16 DAJMOT history

S16 DAJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S16 DAJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,988 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DAJ was last recorded at 135,988 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,984 miles · 17 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,988 miles
  • 2025 – 135,756 miles
  • 2024 – 134,337 miles
  • 2023 – 132,829 miles
  • 2022 – 131,345 miles
  • 2021 – 129,280 miles
  • 2020 – 127,579 miles
  • 2019 – 125,358 miles
  • 2018 – 120,235 miles
  • 2017 – 116,377 miles
  • 2016 – 113,198 miles
  • 2015 – 108,625 miles
  • 2014 – 99,329 miles
  • 2013 – 89,122 miles
  • 2012 – 73,339 miles
  • 2011 – 58,116 miles
  • 2010 – 44,550 miles
  • 2009 – 31,052 miles
  • 2008 – 20,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,988 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,988 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,988 miles
    Test number
    634094283360
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail135,984 miles (+228)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,984 miles
    Test number
    452729945553
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,756 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    903352206642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,752 miles (+1,415)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,752 miles
    Test number
    312810448997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,337 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    362084262748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,330 miles (+1,501)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    139834291592
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,829 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    242093352767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,823 miles (+1,478)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,823 miles
    Test number
    703362081073
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,345 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,345 miles
    Test number
    573136849390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper protruding from body work
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,280 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    607752034510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail129,269 miles (+1,690)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    287143866205
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass127,579 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    733233266711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail127,573 miles (+2,215)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,573 miles
    Test number
    717240848539
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass125,358 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    327848398437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,235 miles (+3,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    412781607178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass116,377 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    596806661306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,198 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    829553205434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail113,191 miles (+4,566)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    815151560389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass108,625 miles (+9,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    291891375052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,329 miles (+10,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    125294124246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass89,122 miles (+15,783)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    328467223289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,339 miles (+15,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    667077922242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,116 miles (+13,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    217564111206
    • 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)

  24. Pass44,550 miles (+13,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    364120730444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,052 miles (+10,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    401532239227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    662066148210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DAJ

Does S16 DAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DAJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 DAJ?
The MOT on S16 DAJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 DAJ done?
S16 DAJ was recorded at 135,988 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
Has S16 DAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DAJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 DAJ 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 DAJ find?
S16 DAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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