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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

V16 WSBMOT history

V16 WSB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V16 WSB blue 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 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,137 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 WSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V16 WSB was last recorded at 107,137 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,561 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,576 miles
Average per year
2,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,137 miles
  • 2025 – 105,561 miles
  • 2024 – 104,074 miles
  • 2023 – 101,525 miles
  • 2022 – 99,700 miles
  • 2021 – 97,634 miles
  • 2020 – 95,424 miles
  • 2019 – 91,795 miles
  • 2018 – 89,442 miles
  • 2017 – 86,658 miles
  • 2016 – 83,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,137 miles
  • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,137 miles (+1,576)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,137 miles
    Test number
    476884611177
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass105,561 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    869595397724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,074 miles (+2,549)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    591694667418
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides rear light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing inner edge and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  4. Pass101,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    680961992923
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,525 miles (+1,825)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    408744008692
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    567034272208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,700 miles (+2,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    194711470156
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    245166867696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail97,634 miles (+2,210)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    388357736606
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,424 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    653583525374
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both side outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass91,795 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,795 miles
    Test number
    473841041846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,442 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    811070991792
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass86,658 miles (+2,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    661654482644
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass83,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    170839922793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

Questions about V16 WSB

Does V16 WSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 WSB expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 WSB?
The MOT on V16 WSB expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 WSB done?
V16 WSB was recorded at 107,137 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,224 miles a year.
Has V16 WSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 WSB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 WSB 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 WSB find?
V16 WSB failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: undertray likely to become detached; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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