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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K18 PBXMOT history

K18 PBX is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

K18 PBX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,336 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 PBX was last recorded at 97,336 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,089 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,247 miles
Average per year
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,336 miles
  • 2025 – 93,089 miles
  • 2024 – 92,505 miles
  • 2023 – 92,463 miles
  • 2022 – 83,004 miles
  • 2021 – 77,912 miles
  • 2020 – 72,685 miles
  • 2019 – 66,835 miles
  • 2018 – 61,525 miles
  • 2016 – 54,367 miles
  • 2015 – 46,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,336 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,336 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,336 miles
    Test number
    135211876983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,089 miles (+584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    553061288691
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear differential has corrosion but not weakened

  3. Pass92,505 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    497487275720
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass92,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    834774692846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,463 miles (+9,459)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    507556599184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    304555795348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,004 miles (+5,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    990985125826
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWipers not checked

  8. Pass77,912 miles (+5,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    143976923794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,685 miles (+5,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    540519550558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    333203427966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail66,835 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    515569946880
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,525 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    143864261560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,229 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    986180318848
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass54,367 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    374935048845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,358 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    382400226186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    173204401086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,855 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    226265825262
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 PBX

Does K18 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 PBX is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 PBX?
The MOT on K18 PBX is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 PBX done?
K18 PBX was recorded at 97,336 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,824 miles a year.
Has K18 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 PBX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 PBX 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 PBX find?
K18 PBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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