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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S16 RSPMOT history

S16 RSP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

S16 RSP 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 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
129,351 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 RSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 RSP was last recorded at 129,351 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,251 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,351 miles
  • 2022 – 128,251 miles
  • 2020 – 116,738 miles
  • 2019 – 113,299 miles
  • 2018 – 108,931 miles
  • 2017 – 103,673 miles
  • 2016 – 99,880 miles
  • 2015 – 95,262 miles
  • 2014 – 88,145 miles
  • 2013 – 85,372 miles
  • 2012 – 74,776 miles
  • 2011 – 63,537 miles
  • 2010 – 54,279 miles
  • 2009 – 44,280 miles
  • 2008 – 38,020 miles
  • 2007 – 33,291 miles
  • 2006 – 27,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327489262223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,351 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,351 miles
    Test number
    288621971321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    198541409700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes leading to brake hoses corroded especially the offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail128,251 miles (+11,513)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,251 miles
    Test number
    951871872314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer brake pipes leading to brake hoses corroded especially the offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,738 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,738 miles
    Test number
    628541791212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,299 miles (+4,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    524900890238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass108,931 miles (+5,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    336364201561
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass103,673 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,673 miles
    Test number
    237775910348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    454518235940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,880 miles (+4,618)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    831171636886
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass95,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    839049475038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,262 miles (+7,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    665097775062
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass88,145 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    499125154011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,073 miles (+2,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    157428744035
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass85,372 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,372 miles
    Test number
    135387373477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail85,329 miles (+10,553)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    485930173042
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass74,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    426026072021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,776 miles (+11,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    876285472036
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass63,537 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,537 miles
    Test number
    489379061027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,441 miles (+9,162)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    735166561053
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulder

  21. Fail54,279 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    163262160434
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass54,279 miles (+9,999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    964142960036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,280 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    252672269023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,020 miles (+4,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    610224778049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass33,291 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,291 miles
    Test number
    954123677024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,208 miles
    Test number
    532504176038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,208 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,208 miles
    Test number
    341894576045
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S16 RSP

Does S16 RSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 RSP expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 RSP?
The MOT on S16 RSP expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 RSP done?
S16 RSP was recorded at 129,351 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has S16 RSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 RSP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 RSP 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 RSP find?
S16 RSP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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