BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
S16 MATMOT history
S16 MAT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 121,938 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 MAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 MAT was last recorded at 121,938 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 7,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,114 miles · 4 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,824 miles
- Average per year
- 8,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,938 miles
- 2025 – 114,114 miles
- 2024 – 104,849 miles
- 2023 – 95,164 miles
- 2022 – 86,222 miles
- 2021 – 77,608 miles
- 2020 – 69,582 miles
- 2019 – 59,587 miles
- 2018 – 51,055 miles
- 2017 – 43,864 miles
- 2016 – 37,745 miles
- 2015 – 29,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,938 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,938 miles (+7,824)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 121,938 miles
- Test number
- 149102976603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,114 miles (+9,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,114 miles
- Test number
- 839561836427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,849 miles (+122)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 104,849 miles
- Test number
- 621805583116
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail104,727 miles (+9,563)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,727 miles
- Test number
- 108528822963
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass95,164 miles (+8,942)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 95,164 miles
- Test number
- 904527398843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,222 miles (+8,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 86,222 miles
- Test number
- 626988032567
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 77,608 miles
- Test number
- 947255832573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,608 miles (+8,026)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,608 miles
- Test number
- 401302366810
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,582 miles (+9,995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 470444639405
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass59,587 miles (+8,532)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,587 miles
- Test number
- 584953841311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,055 miles (+7,191)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 51,055 miles
- Test number
- 915163206207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,864 miles (+6,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 43,864 miles
- Test number
- 147156117500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,745 miles (+7,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,745 miles
- Test number
- 357373675039
- AdvisoryOffside Rear NAIL IN TYRE
Pass29,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 29,955 miles
- Test number
- 472475759811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 MAT
- Does S16 MAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 MAT is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 MAT?
- The MOT on S16 MAT is valid until 18 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 MAT done?
- S16 MAT was recorded at 121,938 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,393 miles a year.
- Has S16 MAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 MAT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 MAT 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 MAT find?
- S16 MAT passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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