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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S16 XXXMOT history

S16 XXX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

S16 XXX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,435 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 XXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 XXX was last recorded at 145,435 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,194 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,435 miles
  • 2024 – 143,194 miles
  • 2023 – 139,313 miles
  • 2020 – 133,860 miles
  • 2019 – 132,476 miles
  • 2018 – 128,422 miles
  • 2016 – 126,398 miles
  • 2015 – 124,212 miles
  • 2014 – 120,559 miles
  • 2013 – 106,787 miles
  • 2012 – 96,282 miles
  • 2011 – 87,549 miles
  • 2010 – 77,647 miles
  • 2009 – 64,235 miles
  • 2008 – 51,504 miles
  • 2007 – 40,629 miles
  • 2006 – 26,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,435 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,435 miles
    Test number
    148202072945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,194 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,194 miles
    Test number
    995988985336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,313 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,313 miles
    Test number
    712636312991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,860 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,860 miles
    Test number
    285216903077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    304340535221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,476 miles (+4,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    624064888145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  7. Pass128,422 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,422 miles
    Test number
    241491935253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,398 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,398 miles
    Test number
    190884123545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,212 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    262846640789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,559 miles (+13,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,559 miles
    Test number
    548700914334
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail106,787 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    295891893213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass106,787 miles (+10,505)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    886741593281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass96,282 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    685471212385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    747289691283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,549 miles (+9,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    975108391294
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass77,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    230697000326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,646 miles (+13,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    252247400332
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass64,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    123162909364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail64,234 miles (+12,730)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    493762609464
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass51,504 miles (+10,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    940907188253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,629 miles (+14,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    580599797223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,470 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    261473206393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,469 miles
    Test number
    420834786219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 XXX

Does S16 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 XXX expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 XXX?
The MOT on S16 XXX expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 XXX done?
S16 XXX was recorded at 145,435 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has S16 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 XXX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S16 XXX 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 XXX find?
S16 XXX passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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