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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

K18 BPSMOT history

K18 BPS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

K18 BPS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,824 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 BPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 BPS was last recorded at 147,824 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 9,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,719 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,105 miles
Average per year
7,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,824 miles
  • 2024 – 138,719 miles
  • 2023 – 135,267 miles
  • 2022 – 132,118 miles
  • 2021 – 128,362 miles
  • 2020 – 125,052 miles
  • 2019 – 122,358 miles
  • 2018 – 118,697 miles
  • 2017 – 112,218 miles
  • 2016 – 105,953 miles
  • 2015 – 86,492 miles
  • 2014 – 74,627 miles
  • 2013 – 66,711 miles
  • 2012 – 58,152 miles
  • 2011 – 43,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,824 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside and offside brakes not locking out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,824 miles (+9,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    838416259633
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside and offside brakes not locking out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,719 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,719 miles
    Test number
    774567106292
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,267 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,267 miles
    Test number
    134494808395
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,129 miles (+3,011)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    536614569283
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror repositioned
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    673183867092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,118 miles (+3,756)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    983836284638
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,362 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,362 miles
    Test number
    678234634683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,052 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    473032447185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements (adjustment required)

  9. Fail125,052 miles (+2,694)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    591235652279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements (adjustment required)

  10. Pass122,358 miles (+3,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    573174114410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,697 miles (+6,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,697 miles
    Test number
    831453625889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,218 miles (+6,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    338975117888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass105,953 miles (+19,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    430097805174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail86,492 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    688609585122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass86,492 miles (+11,865)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    895609885172
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,627 miles (+7,916)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    716116694120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise,smallcut to sidewall n/s/f tyre.

  17. Pass66,711 miles (+8,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    679005383160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,152 miles (+14,384)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    245787282153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,768 miles
    Test number
    385822191151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 BPS

Does K18 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BPS is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 BPS?
The MOT on K18 BPS is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 BPS done?
K18 BPS was recorded at 147,824 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,275 miles a year.
Has K18 BPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 BPS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 BPS 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 BPS find?
K18 BPS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both nearside and offside brakes not locking out.

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