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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

K18 DOTMOT history

K18 DOT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

K18 DOT silver 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
76,288 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DOT was last recorded at 76,288 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,627 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,661 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,288 miles
  • 2025 – 71,627 miles
  • 2024 – 67,329 miles
  • 2023 – 63,006 miles
  • 2022 – 61,184 miles
  • 2021 – 59,017 miles
  • 2020 – 56,786 miles
  • 2019 – 54,374 miles
  • 2018 – 51,509 miles
  • 2017 – 48,983 miles
  • 2016 – 47,830 miles
  • 2015 – 45,896 miles
  • 2014 – 43,038 miles
  • 2013 – 40,954 miles
  • 2012 – 38,158 miles
  • 2011 – 34,451 miles
  • 2010 – 30,572 miles
  • 2009 – 27,376 miles
  • 2008 – 22,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,288 miles (+4,661)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    345781478757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,627 miles (+4,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    168129688553
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,329 miles (+4,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    420629616404
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,006 miles (+1,822)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    318676609488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass61,184 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    521135665989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass59,017 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    263305137299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,786 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    632498504290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,374 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    439264634580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,509 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    488382582772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass48,983 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    869241151735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,830 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    974380948275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,896 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    538572335238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass43,038 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    496079534245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,954 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    227675533280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,158 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,158 miles
    Test number
    358388422472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,451 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    357235231432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,572 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    974265720233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,376 miles (+4,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    140353419228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,801 miles
    Test number
    662509328263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 DOT

Does K18 DOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DOT is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DOT?
The MOT on K18 DOT is valid until 29 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 DOT done?
K18 DOT was recorded at 76,288 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has K18 DOT ever failed its MOT?
No. K18 DOT has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K18 DOT 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 DOT find?
K18 DOT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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