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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S16 FLEMOT history

S16 FLE is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S16 FLE red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
161,432 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 FLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 FLE was last recorded at 161,432 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 5,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,851 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,581 miles
Average per year
9,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,432 miles
  • 2025 – 155,851 miles
  • 2024 – 145,344 miles
  • 2023 – 139,126 miles
  • 2022 – 129,718 miles
  • 2021 – 116,181 miles
  • 2020 – 106,516 miles
  • 2019 – 93,128 miles
  • 2018 – 82,746 miles
  • 2017 – 72,819 miles
  • 2016 – 65,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,432 miles (+5,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    161,432 miles
    Test number
    402110501592
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass155,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    289144333162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail155,851 miles (+10,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    539604636738
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass145,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    539891072596
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail145,344 miles (+6,218)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    624296041417
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass139,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,126 miles
    Test number
    222784688735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,125 miles (+9,407)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,125 miles
    Test number
    477922845402
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,718 miles (+13,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,718 miles
    Test number
    735116625718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,181 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    348374275535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,180 miles (+9,664)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    205949749531
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass106,516 miles (+13,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,516 miles
    Test number
    691703288044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,128 miles (+10,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    648868304281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,746 miles (+9,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    493662534358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass72,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    609392741942
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring certain components

  15. Fail72,819 miles (+7,271)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    990507505653
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring certain components

  16. Pass65,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    198109673309
    • AdvisoryFront Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S16 FLE

Does S16 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 FLE is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 FLE?
The MOT on S16 FLE is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 FLE done?
S16 FLE was recorded at 161,432 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,099 miles a year.
Has S16 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 FLE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 FLE 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 FLE find?
S16 FLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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