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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K18 BYOMOT history

K18 BYO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

K18 BYO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,659 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 BYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 BYO was last recorded at 114,659 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,009 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,650 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,659 miles
  • 2024 – 107,009 miles
  • 2023 – 105,266 miles
  • 2022 – 100,909 miles
  • 2021 – 96,043 miles
  • 2020 – 89,105 miles
  • 2019 – 83,622 miles
  • 2018 – 77,871 miles
  • 2016 – 75,080 miles
  • 2015 – 48,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,659 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays attached

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,659 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,659 miles
    Test number
    951995175357
    • AdvisoryUndertrays attached
  2. Pass107,009 miles (+1,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,009 miles
    Test number
    601784288945
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass105,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,266 miles
    Test number
    971873694293
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail105,263 miles (+4,354)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    876766456070
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass100,909 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    208945132295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,043 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    590890418053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,105 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    546254609438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,622 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    212470372116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,871 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    486636680254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,080 miles (+10,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    790584467446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,509 miles (+15,935)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    348916572335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    807166405052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 BYO

Does K18 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BYO is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 BYO?
The MOT on K18 BYO is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 BYO done?
K18 BYO was recorded at 114,659 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has K18 BYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 BYO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 BYO 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 BYO find?
K18 BYO passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: undertrays attached.

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