BMW 3 SERIES D16OSS has 16 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1993 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 9 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,775 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 13:43.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 10th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

D16OSS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 2026116,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202410TH SEPTEMBER 2025115,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2024115,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH AUGUST 2024115,993 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20182ND AUGUST 2019115,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2018115,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201710TH FEBRUARY 2018110,787 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 2017110,787 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.3.a.1)
  5. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  6. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201429TH MARCH 2015106,804 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED30TH MARCH 201329TH MARCH 2014106,262 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 201216TH MARCH 2013105,793 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 2012105,792 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  4. FAIL - Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201110TH JANUARY 2012103,894 MI
FAILED8TH JANUARY 2011103,894 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20092ND SEPTEMBER 2010103,524 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 2009103,524 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  7. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D16OSS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

D16OSS MOT Comments

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D16OSS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,775 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,649 miles

D16OSS FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration D16OSS was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 116,775 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,649 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D16OSS has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 19 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 22 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does D16OSS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 D16OSS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D16OSS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 D16OSS does have Tax. Read more

When does D16OSS Tax expire?

The current Tax for D16OSS will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D16OSS MOT expire?

The current MOT for D16OSS will expire in 5 months on Thursday 10th September 2026. Read more

When did D16OSS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D16OSS was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 13:43. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D16OSS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for D16OSS we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D16OSS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for D16OSS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D16OSS?

D16OSS is registered as a 1993 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has D16OSS done?

The odometer reading for D16OSS at the last MOT in September 2025 was 116,775 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,649 miles per year. Read more

How old is D16OSS?

The vehicle D16OSS was manufactured in 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th April 1993. Read more

What colour is D16OSS?

The official colour of D16OSS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does D16OSS have?

D16OSS has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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