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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V16 CMCMOT history

V16 CMC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

V16 CMC black 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 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
99,790 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 CMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 CMC was last recorded at 99,790 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2014: 59,524 miles, lower than 575,345 miles on 24 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,707 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,790 miles
  • 2023 – 82,666 miles
  • 2022 – 73,140 miles
  • 2021 – 71,765 miles
  • 2020 – 70,603 miles
  • 2019 – 69,482 miles
  • 2018 – 68,154 miles
  • 2017 – 66,759 miles
  • 2016 – 64,696 miles
  • 2015 – 62,608 miles
  • 2014 – 59,524 miles
  • 2013 – 575,345 miles
  • 2012 – 56,499 miles
  • 2011 – 54,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,790 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ON LIMIT (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken away from padRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside - shock absorber shroud deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHand brake lever has travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndertray deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW***

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW***

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,790 miles (+83)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    414025110466
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ON LIMIT (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken away from pad
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside - shock absorber shroud deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryUndertray deteriorated
  2. Fail99,707 miles (+17,041)2 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    865365123333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ON LIMIT (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad wear indicator broken away from pad
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside & offside - shock absorber shroud deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryUndertray deteriorated
  3. Pass82,666 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,666 miles
    Test number
    786456556024
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail82,631 miles (+9,491)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    953786637167
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,140 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    350611591876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass71,765 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    322691179958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,603 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    602183569334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,482 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    611057134455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,154 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    499319451160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,759 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    274609129297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,696 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    225622801776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,608 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    265590785489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,524 miles (-515,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    576657364151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass575,345 miles (+518,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    575,345 miles
    Test number
    277435773159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,499 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    108430182102
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass56,499 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    697550082196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    317782681139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 CMC

Does V16 CMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 CMC expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 CMC?
The MOT on V16 CMC expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 CMC done?
V16 CMC was recorded at 99,790 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has V16 CMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 CMC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V16 CMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 CMC find?
V16 CMC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside; nearside bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated on limit, and 9 more.

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