BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
K18 DREMOT history
K18 DRE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 73,071 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 DRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 DRE was last recorded at 73,071 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 73,036 miles · 8 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 3,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,071 miles
- 2023 – 73,036 miles
- 2021 – 72,997 miles
- 2019 – 72,468 miles
- 2018 – 70,447 miles
- 2017 – 57,597 miles
- 2015 – 48,238 miles
- 2014 – 44,357 miles
- 2013 – 35,941 miles
- 2012 – 26,127 miles
- 2011 – 19,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,071 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,071 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,071 miles
- Test number
- 443912529979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,036 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,036 miles
- Test number
- 898064643855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,997 miles (+529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,997 miles
- Test number
- 755539899260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,468 miles (+2,021)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,468 miles
- Test number
- 978660376127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,447 miles (+12,850)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,447 miles
- Test number
- 743618518599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,597 miles (+9,359)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 57,597 miles
- Test number
- 872068561980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,238 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 48,238 miles
- Test number
- 229142234014
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
Pass44,357 miles (+8,416)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 44,357 miles
- Test number
- 415135464366
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,941 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,941 miles
- Test number
- 179690043302
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail35,940 miles (+9,813)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,940 miles
- Test number
- 907570743356
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail26,127 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,127 miles
- Test number
- 555360512389
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass26,157 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 26,157 miles
- Test number
- 855040412386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,433 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 25,433 miles
- Test number
- 969724752283
- NoteFront brake disks are slightly worn
Fail25,430 miles (+5,617)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,430 miles
- Test number
- 196854052235
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteFront brake disks are slightly worn
Pass19,813 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,813 miles
- Test number
- 105369741206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K18 DRE
- Does K18 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K18 DRE expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K18 DRE?
- The MOT on K18 DRE expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K18 DRE done?
- K18 DRE was recorded at 73,071 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
- Has K18 DRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 DRE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on K18 DRE 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 DRE find?
- K18 DRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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