BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
V16 CDBMOT history
V16 CDB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,445 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,445 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,781 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 CDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 CDB was last recorded at 68,445 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Feb 2021: 62,217 miles, lower than 62,218 miles on 29 Jan 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,408 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,037 miles
- Average per year
- 1,781 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,445 miles
- 2025 – 67,408 miles
- 2023 – 65,015 miles
- 2022 – 63,616 miles
- 2021 – 62,217 miles
- 2019 – 60,984 miles
- 2018 – 59,791 miles
- 2017 – 57,763 miles
- 2016 – 55,668 miles
- 2015 – 53,777 miles
- 2014 – 51,777 miles
- 2013 – 49,332 miles
- 2012 – 46,992 miles
- 2011 – 44,713 miles
- 2010 – 42,778 miles
- 2009 – 39,581 miles
- 2008 – 37,196 miles
- 2007 – 34,940 miles
- 2006 – 32,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,445 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.Recorded at 3 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.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,445 miles (+1,037)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,445 miles
- Test number
- 667215641228
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.
Pass67,408 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 67,408 miles
- Test number
- 126945107502
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.
Fail67,408 miles (+2,393)4 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,408 miles
- Test number
- 736490061028
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.
Pass65,015 miles (+1,399)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 65,015 miles
- Test number
- 761143036973
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,616 miles (+1,399)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 63,616 miles
- Test number
- 824871179209
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,217 miles (-1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,217 miles
- Test number
- 492526618250
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail62,218 miles (+1,234)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,218 miles
- Test number
- 542221233000
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass60,984 miles (+1,193)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,984 miles
- Test number
- 379028068940
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass59,791 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,791 miles
- Test number
- 265372218343
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail59,791 miles (+2,028)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,791 miles
- Test number
- 603689345316
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,763 miles
- Test number
- 647406138689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,763 miles (+2,095)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,763 miles
- Test number
- 136906958111
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass55,668 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,668 miles
- Test number
- 757908330064
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
Fail55,664 miles (+1,887)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,664 miles
- Test number
- 537541388938
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
Fail53,777 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,777 miles
- Test number
- 479648725110
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass53,777 miles (+2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 53,777 miles
- Test number
- 796158925132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,777 miles (+2,445)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,777 miles
- Test number
- 168867324199
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges
- NotePlay in N/S/F and O/S/F wishbone back bush but not excessive.
Pass49,332 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 49,332 miles
- Test number
- 529204133191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail49,332 miles (+2,340)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,332 miles
- Test number
- 739554233104
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail46,992 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,992 miles
- Test number
- 488376532169
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFront brake inspection (pads)
- NoteFuel cap seal begining to perish and split
- NoteO/s wiper blade condition
Pass46,992 miles (+2,279)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,992 miles
- Test number
- 778686532161
- NoteFront brake inspection (pads)
- NoteFuel cap seal begining to perish and split
- NoteO/s wiper blade condition
Fail44,713 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,713 miles
- Test number
- 699394431118
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,713 miles (+1,935)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,713 miles
- Test number
- 786334531118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,778 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,778 miles
- Test number
- 744602130160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,581 miles
- Test number
- 332833939111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,581 miles (+2,385)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,581 miles
- Test number
- 444773139167
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass37,196 miles (+2,256)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,196 miles
- Test number
- 520704638142
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wheels fitted to rear and rears fitted to front
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass34,940 miles (+2,918)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,940 miles
- Test number
- 581259587062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 32,022 miles
- Test number
- 120190786459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V16 CDB
- Does V16 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 CDB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V16 CDB?
- The MOT on V16 CDB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 CDB done?
- V16 CDB was recorded at 68,445 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,781 miles a year.
- Has V16 CDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 CDB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 CDB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V16 CDB find?
- V16 CDB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front service brake binding but not excessively hard to turn by hand; under trays fitted obscuring view to components..
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