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BMW 318

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

B20 TULMOT history

B20 TUL is a blue diesel BMW 318 first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,409 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TUL was last recorded at 96,409 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 7,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,596 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,813 miles
Average per year
8,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,409 miles
  • 2025 – 88,596 miles
  • 2024 – 79,554 miles
  • 2023 – 70,082 miles
  • 2022 – 59,653 miles
  • 2021 – 51,657 miles
  • 2020 – 43,528 miles
  • 2019 – 33,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F Tension Strut Arm Bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,409 miles (+7,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    815974052029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F Tension Strut Arm Bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass88,596 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    608161422174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail88,293 miles (+8,739)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    437629252925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,554 miles (+9,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    925672066722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass70,082 miles (+10,429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    550195147889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,653 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    401280049921
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Fail59,653 miles (+7,996)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    612255981867
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass51,657 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    978505369606
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail51,657 miles (+8,129)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    944764956561
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,528 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,528 miles
    Test number
    475206275600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    433316378907
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about B20 TUL

Does B20 TUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TUL is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TUL?
The MOT on B20 TUL is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TUL done?
B20 TUL was recorded at 96,409 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,946 miles a year.
Has B20 TUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TUL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 TUL 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 B20 TUL find?
B20 TUL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f tension strut arm bush.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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