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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

K18 AUAMOT history

K18 AUA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

K18 AUA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,641 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 AUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 AUA was last recorded at 130,641 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 10,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,326 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,315 miles
Average per year
7,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,641 miles
  • 2025 – 120,326 miles
  • 2024 – 90,803 miles
  • 2023 – 88,407 miles
  • 2022 – 72,303 miles
  • 2021 – 58,084 miles
  • 2020 – 45,509 miles
  • 2019 – 44,835 miles
  • 2018 – 44,025 miles
  • 2017 – 42,657 miles
  • 2016 – 39,808 miles
  • 2015 – 36,921 miles
  • 2014 – 32,621 miles
  • 2013 – 27,904 miles
  • 2012 – 22,847 miles
  • 2011 – 17,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,641 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,641 miles (+10,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,641 miles
    Test number
    606637192873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,326 miles (+29,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    722655065763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,803 miles (+2,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    652960922953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass88,407 miles (+16,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    702193784067
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,303 miles (+14,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    693191798652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,084 miles (+12,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    253152846318
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass45,509 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    568596408245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass44,835 miles (+810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    607088479870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass44,025 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,025 miles
    Test number
    810719510523
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass42,657 miles (+2,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    598918838810
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads look low

  11. Pass39,808 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    968207849137
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads low

  12. Pass36,921 miles (+4,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    408133315046
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm

  13. Pass32,621 miles (+4,717)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    697310124007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass27,904 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    455217613071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,847 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    267747712030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,959 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    315609211037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    896609111072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K18 AUA

Does K18 AUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 AUA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 AUA?
The MOT on K18 AUA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 AUA done?
K18 AUA was recorded at 130,641 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,288 miles a year.
Has K18 AUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 AUA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on K18 AUA 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 AUA find?
K18 AUA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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