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BMW 3 Series

White · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,998 cc

V16 MESMOT history

V16 MES is a white hybrid electric (clean) BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 88,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

V16 MES white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,554 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MES was last recorded at 88,554 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,302 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,252 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,554 miles
  • 2024 – 84,302 miles
  • 2023 – 79,383 miles
  • 2022 – 73,680 miles
  • 2021 – 62,768 miles
  • 2020 – 56,231 miles
  • 2019 – 39,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,554 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,554 miles (+4,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,554 miles
    Test number
    154255059493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass84,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    512167289841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail84,302 miles (+4,919)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    121832704668
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,383 miles (+5,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    236306656744
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,680 miles (+10,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    764541684841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,768 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    839404930581
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,231 miles (+16,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    527520121117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,944 miles
    Test number
    255371788701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,944 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,944 miles
    Test number
    243830690146
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V16 MES

Does V16 MES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MES is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V16 MES?
The MOT on V16 MES is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 MES done?
V16 MES was recorded at 88,554 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has V16 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MES has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V16 MES 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 MES find?
V16 MES passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm remaining.

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