BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc
K18 ACRMOT history
K18 ACR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,580 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 197,580 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 ACR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 ACR was last recorded at 197,580 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 8,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,545 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,035 miles
- Average per year
- 9,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,580 miles
- 2025 – 189,545 miles
- 2024 – 179,743 miles
- 2023 – 170,376 miles
- 2022 – 163,077 miles
- 2021 – 153,604 miles
- 2020 – 149,227 miles
- 2019 – 139,634 miles
- 2018 – 127,561 miles
- 2017 – 115,756 miles
- 2016 – 100,458 miles
- 2015 – 89,240 miles
- 2014 – 75,009 miles
- 2013 – 65,574 miles
- 2012 – 54,107 miles
- 2011 – 46,931 miles
- 2010 – 40,280 miles
- 2009 – 30,928 miles
- 2008 – 17,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,580 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
All rear suspension bushes showing signs of perishing, no excessive movement at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,580 miles (+8,035)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 197,580 miles
- Test number
- 716439221368
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass189,545 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 189,545 miles
- Test number
- 197221123785
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall very worn/cracked advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail189,529 miles (+9,786)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,529 miles
- Test number
- 759996946415
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall very worn/cracked advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,743 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 179,743 miles
- Test number
- 747070308578
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,737 miles (+9,361)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,737 miles
- Test number
- 728598900602
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,376 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,376 miles
- Test number
- 860101569558
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail170,371 miles (+7,294)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,371 miles
- Test number
- 529696420058
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,077 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 163,077 miles
- Test number
- 172481663521
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail163,076 miles (+9,472)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,076 miles
- Test number
- 298270091747
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass153,604 miles (+4,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 153,604 miles
- Test number
- 583791413052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass149,227 miles (+9,593)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,227 miles
- Test number
- 592795330203
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,634 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,634 miles
- Test number
- 346171207184
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes showing signs of perishing, no excessive movement at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail139,632 miles (+12,071)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,632 miles
- Test number
- 701050249130
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes showing signs of perishing, no excessive movement at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass127,561 miles (+11,805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 127,561 miles
- Test number
- 568990900338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass115,756 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,756 miles
- Test number
- 302556872358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes split and perished
Fail115,753 miles (+15,295)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,753 miles
- Test number
- 852856286163
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes split and perished
Pass100,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 100,458 miles
- Test number
- 677283638787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,458 miles (+11,218)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,458 miles
- Test number
- 727817546199
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass89,240 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,240 miles
- Test number
- 486992115144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,239 miles (+14,230)4 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,239 miles
- Test number
- 418680415153
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,009 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 75,009 miles
- Test number
- 516498194047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,748 miles (+9,174)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,748 miles
- Test number
- 565342294024
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass65,574 miles (+11,467)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,574 miles
- Test number
- 938579373042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,107 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,107 miles
- Test number
- 666592572066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,931 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,931 miles
- Test number
- 795053271034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,280 miles (+9,352)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,280 miles
- Test number
- 783289860065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,928 miles (+13,221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 30,928 miles
- Test number
- 591179189068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,707 miles
- Test number
- 121238298431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 ACR
- Does K18 ACR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 ACR is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 ACR?
- The MOT on K18 ACR is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 ACR done?
- K18 ACR was recorded at 197,580 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,726 miles a year.
- Has K18 ACR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 ACR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 ACR 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 K18 ACR find?
- K18 ACR passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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