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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

X16 DWXMOT history

X16 DWX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X16 DWX blue 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,676 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 DWX
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
30 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 DWX was last recorded at 132,676 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,712 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,964 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,676 miles
  • 2025 – 128,712 miles
  • 2024 – 123,313 miles
  • 2023 – 118,028 miles
  • 2022 – 112,750 miles
  • 2021 – 108,208 miles
  • 2020 – 101,764 miles
  • 2019 – 95,813 miles
  • 2018 – 89,644 miles
  • 2017 – 84,004 miles
  • 2016 – 78,684 miles
  • 2015 – 73,681 miles
  • 2014 – 68,927 miles
  • 2013 – 63,813 miles
  • 2012 – 59,479 miles
  • 2011 – 58,051 miles
  • 2010 – 54,178 miles
  • 2009 – 49,198 miles
  • 2008 – 44,521 miles
  • 2007 – 41,279 miles
  • 2006 – 32,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,676 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,676 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    722506583486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,712 miles (+5,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,712 miles
    Test number
    199860231924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,313 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,313 miles
    Test number
    197928853763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,028 miles (+5,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    345382682162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass112,750 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    827221013424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass108,208 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    792464352068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Fail108,200 miles (+6,436)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,200 miles
    Test number
    920556832747
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass101,764 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,764 miles
    Test number
    971522204181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,754 miles (+5,941)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,754 miles
    Test number
    953880950100
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass95,813 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    736661311091
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail95,804 miles (+6,160)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    388104083568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass89,644 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    357110281873
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass84,004 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    714926896143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,684 miles (+5,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    354351959008
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses cracking .
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front anti-roll bar link.
  15. Pass73,681 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    667350379503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,927 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    448231164276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    206329063214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,813 miles (+4,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    455728763276
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass59,479 miles (+1,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    469311562209
    • NotePlay in both front lower arm rear bushes poor.
  20. Pass58,051 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,051 miles
    Test number
    667093171271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,178 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    133343650170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,198 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    130890969177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,521 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,521 miles
    Test number
    401120488248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,279 miles (+3,416)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    314046427340
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteAll tyres have some cuts and damage to the side walls not deepenough to reach cords
    • NoteOffside front inner wing splash gard damaged
    • NoteSmall stone chips to the windscreen
    • NoteSome testable items are concealed by protective covers
  25. Pass37,863 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    102907047480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    972493336042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 DWX

Does X16 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 DWX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 DWX?
The MOT on X16 DWX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 DWX done?
X16 DWX was recorded at 132,676 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has X16 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 DWX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X16 DWX 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 DWX find?
X16 DWX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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