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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S16 NGHMOT history

S16 NGH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

S16 NGH black 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,428 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 NGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 NGH was last recorded at 155,428 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,094 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
5,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,428 miles
  • 2025 – 154,094 miles
  • 2024 – 153,188 miles
  • 2023 – 151,976 miles
  • 2022 – 150,953 miles
  • 2021 – 148,976 miles
  • 2020 – 146,633 miles
  • 2019 – 144,205 miles
  • 2018 – 140,332 miles
  • 2017 – 138,690 miles
  • 2016 – 130,817 miles
  • 2015 – 119,101 miles
  • 2014 – 107,192 miles
  • 2013 – 98,797 miles
  • 2012 – 90,697 miles
  • 2011 – 84,516 miles
  • 2010 – 78,937 miles
  • 2008 – 70,179 miles
  • 2007 – 61,809 miles
  • 2006 – 50,957 miles
  • 2005 – 37,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,428 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,428 miles
    Test number
    629237560347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass154,094 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,094 miles
    Test number
    145553951767
    • 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))

  3. Pass153,188 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,188 miles
    Test number
    193997256029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,976 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,976 miles
    Test number
    615851669746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,953 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,953 miles
    Test number
    969686409171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,976 miles (+2,343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,976 miles
    Test number
    428299727574
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,633 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,633 miles
    Test number
    414014099316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,205 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,205 miles
    Test number
    620646943495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass140,332 miles (+1,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    897472574733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass138,690 miles (+7,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    809896129877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml stays on

  11. Pass130,817 miles (+11,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    421029768928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  12. Pass119,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,101 miles
    Test number
    186530625431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail119,101 miles (+11,909)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,101 miles
    Test number
    927259515081
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,192 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    809942244031
    • DangerousOil leak

  15. Fail107,190 miles (+8,393)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,190 miles
    Test number
    947849134012
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass98,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,797 miles
    Test number
    106438933414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,797 miles (+8,100)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,797 miles
    Test number
    877678333024
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTraction control light is on
    • NoteFront and rear (inner) brake pads 1/3rd

  18. Pass90,697 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    526404932090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,516 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    847658821061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,937 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    161548010402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,179 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    321164438374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,154 miles (+8,345)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    961314628349
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass61,809 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    184897427394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    924563146208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,957 miles (+13,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    151733046235
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass37,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    401699945269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,663 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    183569945242
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about S16 NGH

Does S16 NGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 NGH is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 NGH?
The MOT on S16 NGH is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 NGH done?
S16 NGH was recorded at 155,428 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,764 miles a year.
Has S16 NGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 NGH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on S16 NGH 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 NGH find?
S16 NGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil.

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