
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
S16 DVMMOT history
S16 DVM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 142,138 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 DVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 DVM was last recorded at 142,138 miles on 21 Jan 2024, 5,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 136,948 miles · 18 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,190 miles
- Average per year
- 5,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,138 miles
- 2021 – 136,948 miles
- 2020 – 134,709 miles
- 2019 – 128,812 miles
- 2018 – 124,502 miles
- 2017 – 118,211 miles
- 2016 – 111,068 miles
- 2015 – 103,754 miles
- 2014 – 96,168 miles
- 2013 – 86,549 miles
- 2012 – 81,085 miles
- 2011 – 71,057 miles
- 2010 – 63,850 miles
- 2009 – 60,925 miles
- 2007 – 52,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 225/40 R18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,138 miles (+5,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 142,138 miles
- Test number
- 778613320065
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,948 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 136,948 miles
- Test number
- 137429344832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,944 miles (+2,235)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,944 miles
- Test number
- 194789388094
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass134,709 miles (+60)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 134,709 miles
- Test number
- 903959504899
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,649 miles (+5,837)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,649 miles
- Test number
- 887519946449
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,812 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 128,812 miles
- Test number
- 869757785530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,812 miles (+4,310)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,812 miles
- Test number
- 840950548377
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,502 miles (+6,291)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,502 miles
- Test number
- 608934874894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass118,211 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,211 miles
- Test number
- 390402728034
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail118,211 miles (+7,143)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,211 miles
- Test number
- 293219083810
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass111,068 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 111,068 miles
- Test number
- 342830758899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail111,068 miles (+7,314)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,068 miles
- Test number
- 403946094722
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass103,754 miles (+7,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 103,754 miles
- Test number
- 604862554848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
Fail96,168 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,168 miles
- Test number
- 476240644261
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass96,168 miles (+9,619)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 96,168 miles
- Test number
- 717370444296
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,549 miles (+5,464)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 86,549 miles
- Test number
- 815697593128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,085 miles (+10,028)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 81,085 miles
- Test number
- 355851552173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,057 miles (+7,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,057 miles
- Test number
- 945411881016
- 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)
Pass63,850 miles (+2,925)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,850 miles
- Test number
- 102482760071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,925 miles (+8,457)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,925 miles
- Test number
- 971160859181
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not deep enough to show cords
Pass52,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,468 miles
- Test number
- 761902567032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 DVM
- Does S16 DVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S16 DVM expired on 20 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S16 DVM?
- The MOT on S16 DVM expired on 20 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S16 DVM done?
- S16 DVM was recorded at 142,138 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2024, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
- Has S16 DVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 DVM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S16 DVM 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 DVM find?
- S16 DVM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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