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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 1,990 cc

G618 VJMMOT history

G618 VJM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
186,871 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G618 VJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G618 VJM was last recorded at 186,871 miles on 15 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2016: 186,824 miles, lower than 186,829 miles on 26 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,871 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,871 miles
  • 2025 – 186,871 miles
  • 2024 – 186,871 miles
  • 2023 – 186,871 miles
  • 2022 – 186,871 miles
  • 2021 – 186,871 miles
  • 2019 – 186,871 miles
  • 2018 – 186,871 miles
  • 2017 – 186,871 miles
  • 2016 – 186,829 miles
  • 2015 – 186,829 miles
  • 2014 – 186,604 miles
  • 2013 – 186,428 miles
  • 2012 – 182,229 miles
  • 2011 – 180,720 miles
  • 2010 – 179,431 miles
  • 2009 – 174,232 miles
  • 2007 – 173,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,871 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Sills covered

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,871 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    436557492124
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass186,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    271199127663
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass186,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    167192581060
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod arm play
    • AdvisorySills covered

  4. Fail186,871 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    382360387604
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod arm play
    • AdvisorySills covered

  5. Pass186,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    164359952710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered

  6. Fail186,871 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    254094310390
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered

  7. Pass186,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    945999167380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    476158889231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass186,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    666005043576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    838069327600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,871 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,871 miles
    Test number
    150743485447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass186,829 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    186,829 miles
    Test number
    257357286531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail186,824 miles (-5)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,824 miles
    Test number
    369939919189
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass186,829 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    186,829 miles
    Test number
    398075685003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail186,819 miles (+215)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,819 miles
    Test number
    298132575082
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass186,604 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    128637384406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail186,598 miles (+170)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,598 miles
    Test number
    129967674094
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  18. Pass186,428 miles (+4,199)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    186,428 miles
    Test number
    769949653055
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass182,229 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    182,229 miles
    Test number
    156096072091
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear body panel has slight corrosion
    • NoteSill covers fitted covering sills

  20. Fail182,229 miles (+1,509)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,229 miles
    Test number
    806397662096
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear body panel has slight corrosion
    • NoteSill covers fitted covering sills

  21. Pass180,720 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    180,720 miles
    Test number
    978706861057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass179,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    734816770007
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail179,431 miles (+5,199)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    924416270047
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass174,232 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    174,232 miles
    Test number
    173778779040
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail174,232 miles (+832)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,232 miles
    Test number
    891455979076
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside inner sill/front floor area holed by corrosion

  26. Pass173,400 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    173,400 miles
    Test number
    671451217303
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  27. Fail173,400 miles4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,400 miles
    Test number
    934740917314
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes rusty
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

Questions about G618 VJM

Does G618 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G618 VJM is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on G618 VJM?
The MOT on G618 VJM is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G618 VJM done?
G618 VJM was recorded at 186,871 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 727 miles a year.
Has G618 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G618 VJM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on G618 VJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G618 VJM find?
G618 VJM passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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