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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 2,979 cc

V16 LRSMOT history

V16 LRS is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 52,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V16 LRS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,970 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 LRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 LRS was last recorded at 52,970 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,287 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,683 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,970 miles
  • 2025 – 47,287 miles
  • 2024 – 45,072 miles
  • 2023 – 43,326 miles
  • 2022 – 41,284 miles
  • 2021 – 38,365 miles
  • 2020 – 32,387 miles
  • 2019 – 25,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,970 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.

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,970 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    607145716830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,287 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    445503218264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,072 miles (+1,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    679926978618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass43,326 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    518711154805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,284 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    578001963003
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  6. Fail41,176 miles (+2,811)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    831124793954
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  7. Pass38,365 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    603628640915
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass32,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    249747969379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,387 miles (+6,644)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    700692175463
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass25,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    565915660524
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge , sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about V16 LRS

Does V16 LRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 LRS is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 LRS?
The MOT on V16 LRS is valid until 13 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 LRS done?
V16 LRS was recorded at 52,970 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has V16 LRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 LRS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V16 LRS 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 LRS find?
V16 LRS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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