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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

K18 DHMMOT history

K18 DHM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

K18 DHM grey 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
97,107 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DHM was last recorded at 97,107 miles on 26 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,105 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,107 miles
  • 2025 – 94,705 miles
  • 2024 – 92,910 miles
  • 2023 – 89,929 miles
  • 2022 – 88,021 miles
  • 2021 – 86,148 miles
  • 2020 – 85,075 miles
  • 2019 – 83,222 miles
  • 2018 – 80,282 miles
  • 2017 – 69,045 miles
  • 2016 – 58,290 miles
  • 2015 – 52,675 miles
  • 2014 – 46,107 miles
  • 2013 – 39,389 miles
  • 2012 – 34,495 miles
  • 2011 – 29,116 miles
  • 2010 – 23,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,107 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN very BADLY on inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,107 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    124241214203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,105 miles (+2,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    393557206374
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,705 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,705 miles
    Test number
    919402926127
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass92,910 miles (+44)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,910 miles
    Test number
    539465169170
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,866 miles (+2,937)4 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    378931133967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,929 miles (+1,908)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    719343032730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,021 miles (+1,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,021 miles
    Test number
    853119841598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass86,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    509783482150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail86,146 miles (+1,071)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    189420821043
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass85,075 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    596574138705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,222 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,222 miles
    Test number
    612522962382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted

  12. Pass80,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    298340560711
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder cover panels fitted

  13. Fail80,263 miles (+11,218)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    721072776397
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder cover panels fitted

  14. Pass69,045 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    518858183728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN very BADLY on inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted also sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

  15. Fail69,043 miles (+10,753)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    703869213588
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN very BADLY on inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted also sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

  16. Pass58,290 miles (+5,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,290 miles
    Test number
    744845188726
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  17. Pass52,675 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    364314705685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,107 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    369315244434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,389 miles (+4,894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    966018543244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres bald on inside edge

  20. Pass34,495 miles (+5,379)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    406004382225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    367235661254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,116 miles (+5,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    199454561279
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  23. Pass23,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,995 miles
    Test number
    200013970240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 DHM

Does K18 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DHM is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DHM?
The MOT on K18 DHM is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DHM done?
K18 DHM was recorded at 97,107 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
Has K18 DHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DHM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 DHM 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 DHM find?
K18 DHM passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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