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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T16 GRUMOT history

T16 GRU is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,110 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 GRU was last recorded at 105,110 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 10,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,992 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,118 miles
Average per year
8,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,110 miles
  • 2025 – 94,992 miles
  • 2024 – 87,941 miles
  • 2023 – 78,445 miles
  • 2022 – 69,558 miles
  • 2021 – 60,566 miles
  • 2020 – 55,625 miles
  • 2019 – 46,330 miles
  • 2018 – 37,134 miles
  • 2017 – 28,283 miles
  • 2016 – 20,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,110 miles (+10,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,110 miles
    Test number
    310731738485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,992 miles (+7,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    333635722026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,941 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    429200503685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,445 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    729396341255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,558 miles (+8,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    962981761634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    769858146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,566 miles (+4,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    500093143807
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,625 miles (+9,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    724703276035
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass46,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    840149890582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,330 miles (+9,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    551395429111
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass37,134 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,134 miles
    Test number
    133322690755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail37,011 miles (+8,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,011 miles
    Test number
    583438378153
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass28,283 miles (+8,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    586217196964
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass20,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,045 miles
    Test number
    446924901337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted restricting viewing of underneath

Questions about T16 GRU

Does T16 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 GRU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 GRU?
The MOT on T16 GRU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 GRU done?
T16 GRU was recorded at 105,110 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,533 miles a year.
Has T16 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 GRU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T16 GRU 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 T16 GRU find?
T16 GRU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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