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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.

S16 DVM blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass142,138 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass136,948 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,948 miles
    Test number
    137429344832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass118,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    390402728034
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass86,549 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,549 miles
    Test number
    815697593128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,085 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    355851552173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass63,850 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,850 miles
    Test number
    102482760071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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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