BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
X16 COLMOT history
X16 COL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 73,806 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 COL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 COL was last recorded at 73,806 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 2,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,826 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,980 miles
- Average per year
- 4,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,806 miles
- 2025 – 70,826 miles
- 2024 – 66,672 miles
- 2023 – 62,012 miles
- 2022 – 56,354 miles
- 2021 – 52,077 miles
- 2020 – 49,372 miles
- 2019 – 46,158 miles
- 2018 – 40,943 miles
- 2017 – 34,653 miles
- 2016 – 29,267 miles
- 2015 – 23,289 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.
Nearside Front Shocker Gator Split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,806 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 73,806 miles
- Test number
- 592409514447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,826 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 70,826 miles
- Test number
- 164157287201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,672 miles (+4,660)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 66,672 miles
- Test number
- 571083005197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,012 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 62,012 miles
- Test number
- 702835153068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shocker Gator Split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail62,012 miles (+5,658)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,012 miles
- Test number
- 354485036310
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Hydro Bush Leaking (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Hydro Bush Leaking (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shocker Gator Split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass56,354 miles (+4,277)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 56,354 miles
- Test number
- 692175582290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,077 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 52,077 miles
- Test number
- 102609334008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,372 miles (+3,214)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 49,372 miles
- Test number
- 345996802394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,158 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,158 miles
- Test number
- 333848313217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,943 miles (+6,290)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 40,943 miles
- Test number
- 441153055136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 34,653 miles
- Test number
- 869925068654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,653 miles (+5,386)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,653 miles
- Test number
- 683751756066
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass29,267 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 29,267 miles
- Test number
- 473744737323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,289 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,289 miles
- Test number
- 280275180702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing the outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing the outer edge
- AdvisoryLow tone horn inop
Questions about X16 COL
- Does X16 COL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 COL is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X16 COL?
- The MOT on X16 COL is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X16 COL done?
- X16 COL was recorded at 73,806 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
- Has X16 COL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 COL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X16 COL 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 COL find?
- X16 COL passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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