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BMW 318

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

227 SBJMOT history

227 SBJ is a white diesel BMW 318 first used on 23 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,302 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
227 SBJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
23 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

227 SBJ was last recorded at 55,302 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,891 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,411 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,302 miles
  • 2025 – 50,891 miles
  • 2024 – 47,406 miles
  • 2023 – 43,292 miles
  • 2022 – 38,897 miles
  • 2021 – 33,479 miles
  • 2020 – 28,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    584221937751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail55,297 miles (+4,406)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    758864725635
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass50,891 miles (+3,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    425637284126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass47,406 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,406 miles
    Test number
    281671543405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass43,292 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    641253119770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass38,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,897 miles
    Test number
    783119736647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail38,893 miles (+5,414)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    953270520027
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass33,479 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    227046970155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    111543889680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 227 SBJ

What vehicle is registration 227 SBJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 227 SBJ on a white diesel BMW 318 first used on 23 Jan 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 227 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 227 SBJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 227 SBJ?
The MOT on 227 SBJ is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 227 SBJ done?
227 SBJ was recorded at 55,302 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has 227 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 227 SBJ has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 227 SBJ 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 227 SBJ find?
227 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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