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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K18 CHKMOT history

K18 CHK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K18 CHK 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,073 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 CHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 CHK was last recorded at 139,073 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,213 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,860 miles
Average per year
5,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,073 miles
  • 2025 – 136,213 miles
  • 2024 – 129,929 miles
  • 2023 – 123,129 miles
  • 2022 – 118,653 miles
  • 2021 – 115,017 miles
  • 2020 – 108,056 miles
  • 2019 – 100,115 miles
  • 2018 – 92,897 miles
  • 2017 – 86,275 miles
  • 2016 – 80,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,073 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from o/s diff seal (8.4.1 (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.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front wipers noisy/juddering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,073 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,073 miles
    Test number
    534127054603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from o/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,213 miles (+6,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    731238878892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    842100118821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,927 miles (+6,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,927 miles
    Test number
    952168605130
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass123,129 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    964980439293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,123 miles (+4,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,123 miles
    Test number
    989847037357
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,653 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    345812028489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,017 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,017 miles
    Test number
    435484835125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,140 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    478191138152
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  10. Fail112,137 miles (+4,081)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,137 miles
    Test number
    706112430668
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  11. Pass108,056 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,056 miles
    Test number
    927096081215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail108,016 miles (+7,901)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,016 miles
    Test number
    400365992464
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,115 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    164005237040
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers noisy/juddering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail100,079 miles (+7,182)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    272828437555
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers noisy/juddering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass92,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    781190858713
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder slightly

  16. Fail92,897 miles (+6,622)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    494604010581
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder slightly

  17. Pass86,275 miles (+5,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    367102830509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  18. Pass80,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    768339868660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,344 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    209753385127
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Questions about K18 CHK

Does K18 CHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 CHK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 CHK?
The MOT on K18 CHK is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 CHK done?
K18 CHK was recorded at 139,073 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
Has K18 CHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 CHK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 CHK 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 CHK find?
K18 CHK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front arm inner bush worn; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from o/s diff seal.

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