BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
V16 ESGMOT history
V16 ESG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 91,451 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 ESG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 ESG was last recorded at 91,451 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,963 miles · 21 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,488 miles
- Average per year
- 3,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,451 miles
- 2024 – 86,963 miles
- 2022 – 85,366 miles
- 2021 – 82,765 miles
- 2020 – 79,364 miles
- 2019 – 75,295 miles
- 2018 – 72,246 miles
- 2017 – 69,592 miles
- 2016 – 66,660 miles
- 2015 – 62,272 miles
- 2014 – 59,796 miles
- 2013 – 55,797 miles
- 2011 – 51,712 miles
- 2010 – 49,935 miles
- 2009 – 47,223 miles
- 2008 – 43,392 miles
- 2007 – 37,208 miles
- 2006 – 29,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,451 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,451 miles (+4,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 91,451 miles
- Test number
- 935639892323
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass86,963 miles (+1,597)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 86,963 miles
- Test number
- 913227052874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,366 miles (+2,601)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 85,366 miles
- Test number
- 266930809070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,765 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 82,765 miles
- Test number
- 310880348698
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipr to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,364 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,364 miles
- Test number
- 429967369087
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,345 miles (+4,050)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,345 miles
- Test number
- 151895834570
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,295 miles (+3,049)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 75,295 miles
- Test number
- 777779841818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,246 miles (+2,654)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 72,246 miles
- Test number
- 543957913600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,592 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 69,592 miles
- Test number
- 156930208750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,660 miles (+4,388)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,660 miles
- Test number
- 533126166043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,272 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,272 miles
- Test number
- 565014705148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,796 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,796 miles
- Test number
- 646355004115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,797 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 55,797 miles
- Test number
- 526617693179
- 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)
Pass53,537 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 53,537 miles
- Test number
- 237350633013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,712 miles (+1,777)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 51,712 miles
- Test number
- 539548621311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,935 miles
- Test number
- 132705910354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,935 miles (+2,712)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,935 miles
- Test number
- 834224010352
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,223 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 47,223 miles
- Test number
- 244346369272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,392 miles (+6,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,392 miles
- Test number
- 912659768261
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,208 miles (+7,592)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,208 miles
- Test number
- 213524077210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,616 miles
- Test number
- 910504936281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,616 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,616 miles
- Test number
- 411423636226
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about V16 ESG
- Does V16 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 ESG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V16 ESG?
- The MOT on V16 ESG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 ESG done?
- V16 ESG was recorded at 91,451 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,200 miles a year.
- Has V16 ESG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 ESG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on V16 ESG 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 V16 ESG find?
- V16 ESG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; under covers fitted.
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