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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K18 DEWMOT history

K18 DEW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

K18 DEW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,442 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DEW was last recorded at 86,442 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 10,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,555 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,887 miles
Average per year
7,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,442 miles
  • 2024 – 75,555 miles
  • 2023 – 64,734 miles
  • 2022 – 55,760 miles
  • 2021 – 48,538 miles
  • 2020 – 48,210 miles
  • 2019 – 41,789 miles
  • 2018 – 33,970 miles
  • 2017 – 26,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,442 miles (+10,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    887257533431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,555 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    945071761253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail75,276 miles (+10,542)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    824945833325
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass64,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    578757070149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail64,734 miles (+8,974)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    391318017490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass55,760 miles (+7,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    377378838161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,538 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,538 miles
    Test number
    471522103272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,210 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    301816745793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,789 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,789 miles
    Test number
    848652139729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,970 miles (+7,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    268868475657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass26,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,316 miles
    Test number
    691632359044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about K18 DEW

Does K18 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DEW is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 DEW?
The MOT on K18 DEW is valid until 19 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 DEW done?
K18 DEW was recorded at 86,442 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,243 miles a year.
Has K18 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DEW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 DEW 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 DEW find?
K18 DEW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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