BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
X16 AECMOT history
X16 AEC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,491 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 196,491 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 AEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 4 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 AEC was last recorded at 196,491 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 196,462 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 12,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,491 miles
- 2024 – 187,774 miles
- 2023 – 168,821 miles
- 2022 – 150,647 miles
- 2021 – 137,839 miles
- 2020 – 125,657 miles
- 2019 – 110,677 miles
- 2018 – 94,568 miles
- 2017 – 84,656 miles
- 2016 – 75,674 miles
- 2015 – 64,145 miles
- 2014 – 57,240 miles
- 2013 – 44,582 miles
- 2012 – 31,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,491 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,491 miles (+29)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 196,491 miles
- Test number
- 577350435115
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail196,462 miles (+8,688)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,462 miles
- Test number
- 525213482583
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all plug damaged (4.10 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components
Pass187,774 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 187,774 miles
- Test number
- 100038225948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,743 miles (+18,922)2 dangerous14 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,743 miles
- Test number
- 688865035289
- DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion
Pass168,821 miles (+18,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 168,821 miles
- Test number
- 205284600722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,647 miles (+12,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 150,647 miles
- Test number
- 483136842894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,839 miles (+12,182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,839 miles
- Test number
- 429635238907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass125,657 miles (+14,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,657 miles
- Test number
- 291317558351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,677 miles (+16,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,677 miles
- Test number
- 733605909541
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 94,568 miles
- Test number
- 397064539091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,568 miles (+9,912)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,568 miles
- Test number
- 132945573580
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass84,656 miles (+8,982)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,656 miles
- Test number
- 983389446884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,674 miles (+11,529)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,674 miles
- Test number
- 613051054421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,145 miles (+6,905)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 64,145 miles
- Test number
- 305838805495
- NoteSpring missing from osr brake
Pass57,240 miles (+12,658)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 57,240 miles
- Test number
- 797050144360
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,582 miles (+12,724)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,582 miles
- Test number
- 658109933352
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOil on min
Pass31,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 31,858 miles
- Test number
- 957703942347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X16 AEC
- Does X16 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 AEC is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X16 AEC?
- The MOT on X16 AEC is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X16 AEC done?
- X16 AEC was recorded at 196,491 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 12,732 miles a year.
- Has X16 AEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 AEC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on X16 AEC 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 X16 AEC find?
- X16 AEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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