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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

X16 DRMMOT history

X16 DRM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X16 DRM red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,621 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 DRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 DRM was last recorded at 89,621 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,438 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,183 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,621 miles
  • 2024 – 88,438 miles
  • 2023 – 87,578 miles
  • 2022 – 86,005 miles
  • 2021 – 83,648 miles
  • 2020 – 81,631 miles
  • 2019 – 80,293 miles
  • 2018 – 78,022 miles
  • 2017 – 74,667 miles
  • 2016 – 71,158 miles
  • 2015 – 65,843 miles
  • 2014 – 61,365 miles
  • 2013 – 42,946 miles
  • 2012 – 34,498 miles
  • 2011 – 24,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,621 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,621 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    904839494897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,438 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    158138323477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail88,396 miles (+818)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    845919685058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass87,578 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    430728492357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,005 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    577425980537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,974 miles (+2,326)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    664544785531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass83,648 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,648 miles
    Test number
    951295891207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,631 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    161214675407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,293 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    600497852195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,283 miles (+2,261)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    303874993918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass78,022 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    530860114116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,988 miles (+3,321)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    568328513535
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass74,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    428122792931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail74,667 miles (+3,509)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    522902518859
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass71,158 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    203695363201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,843 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    439344718667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut to inner wall
  17. Pass61,365 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    867825234335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    997706314110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,149 miles (+13,203)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    667495114140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge nearly bald
  20. Pass42,946 miles (+8,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    126077103188
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge
  21. Pass34,498 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,498 miles
    Test number
    456201312178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,497 miles (+9,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,497 miles
    Test number
    749910712136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass24,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,900 miles
    Test number
    578263201185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 DRM

Does X16 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 DRM is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 DRM?
The MOT on X16 DRM is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 DRM done?
X16 DRM was recorded at 89,621 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has X16 DRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 DRM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X16 DRM 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 DRM find?
X16 DRM passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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