BMW 135
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc
K18 MBOMOT history
K18 MBO is a black petrol BMW 135 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 162,031 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 MBO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 135
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 MBO was last recorded at 162,031 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,088 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 943 miles
- Average per year
- 8,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,031 miles
- 2025 – 161,088 miles
- 2023 – 160,392 miles
- 2022 – 159,295 miles
- 2021 – 153,580 miles
- 2020 – 129,685 miles
- 2019 – 111,292 miles
- 2018 – 99,134 miles
- 2017 – 98,029 miles
- 2016 – 94,512 miles
- 2015 – 76,871 miles
- 2014 – 66,239 miles
- 2013 – 46,741 miles
- 2012 – 46,201 miles
- 2011 – 35,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,031 miles
- AdvisoryInterior bonnet lever damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,031 miles (+943)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 162,031 miles
- Test number
- 178225397408
- AdvisoryInterior bonnet lever damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,088 miles (+696)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 161,088 miles
- Test number
- 481263263298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
Pass160,392 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,392 miles
- Test number
- 550796021809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,392 miles (+1,097)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,392 miles
- Test number
- 108221379661
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,295 miles (+5,715)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,295 miles
- Test number
- 277231092465
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,580 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 153,580 miles
- Test number
- 866894732713
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Fail153,580 miles (+23,895)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,580 miles
- Test number
- 373805354783
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass129,685 miles (+18,393)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,685 miles
- Test number
- 449806516151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,292 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,292 miles
- Test number
- 465355656478
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted
Fail111,284 miles (+12,150)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,284 miles
- Test number
- 197175815280
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted
Pass99,134 miles (+1,105)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,134 miles
- Test number
- 649585917305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,029 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 98,029 miles
- Test number
- 583810935879
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
Fail98,029 miles (+3,517)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,029 miles
- Test number
- 871397663819
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SMOOTH ON EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Pass94,512 miles (+17,641)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 94,512 miles
- Test number
- 428555760817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
Pass76,871 miles (+10,632)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,871 miles
- Test number
- 299800115137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,239 miles (+19,498)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,239 miles
- Test number
- 435636464025
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,741 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,741 miles
- Test number
- 819077603108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,598 miles (+293)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 46,598 miles
- Test number
- 268067473078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,305 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,305 miles
- Test number
- 255168353064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,201 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,201 miles
- Test number
- 506786002374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,177 miles (+10,629)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,177 miles
- Test number
- 858235882245
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,548 miles
- Test number
- 979644831269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 MBO
- Does K18 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MBO is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 MBO?
- The MOT on K18 MBO is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 MBO done?
- K18 MBO was recorded at 162,031 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,613 miles a year.
- Has K18 MBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 MBO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 MBO 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 MBO find?
- K18 MBO passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: interior bonnet lever damaged; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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