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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

K18 MCBMOT history

K18 MCB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

K18 MCB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,364 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MCB was last recorded at 78,364 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,711 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,653 miles
Average per year
4,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,364 miles
  • 2025 – 72,711 miles
  • 2024 – 67,624 miles
  • 2023 – 61,760 miles
  • 2022 – 54,858 miles
  • 2021 – 48,889 miles
  • 2020 – 43,096 miles
  • 2019 – 37,649 miles
  • 2018 – 36,302 miles
  • 2017 – 34,202 miles
  • 2016 – 29,622 miles
  • 2015 – 25,512 miles
  • 2014 – 21,853 miles
  • 2013 – 16,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,364 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,364 miles (+5,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    121098258204
    • 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))

  2. Pass72,711 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    293774270586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,624 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    902286888548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    490334316896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,760 miles (+6,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    302794300587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass54,858 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    624188488694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,889 miles (+5,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    701814598573
    • 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))

  8. Pass43,096 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    504037431560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    462006800949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,649 miles (+1,347)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    988352720617
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,302 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    723149900511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,202 miles (+4,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    347990255710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,622 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,622 miles
    Test number
    627169414752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,512 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    435846820374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,853 miles (+5,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    759982354280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass16,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,722 miles
    Test number
    898616553270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,722 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,722 miles
    Test number
    349286753207
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 MCB

Does K18 MCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MCB is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 MCB?
The MOT on K18 MCB is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 MCB done?
K18 MCB was recorded at 78,364 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
Has K18 MCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MCB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 MCB 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 MCB find?
K18 MCB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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