
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass52,970 miles (+5,683)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 52,970 miles
- Test number
- 607145716830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,287 miles (+2,215)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 47,287 miles
- Test number
- 445503218264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass43,326 miles (+2,042)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 43,326 miles
- Test number
- 518711154805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,284 miles (+108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 41,284 miles
- Test number
- 578001963003
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
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.
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))
Pass32,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 32,387 miles
- Test number
- 249747969379
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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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