BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
K18 RETMOT history
K18 RET is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 119,035 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 RET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 21 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 RET was last recorded at 119,035 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 11,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,996 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,039 miles
- Average per year
- 10,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,035 miles
- 2025 – 107,996 miles
- 2024 – 98,771 miles
- 2023 – 90,286 miles
- 2022 – 74,932 miles
- 2021 – 66,222 miles
- 2020 – 57,941 miles
- 2019 – 46,840 miles
- 2018 – 36,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,035 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 14 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,035 miles (+11,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 119,035 miles
- Test number
- 187107145194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,996 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 107,996 miles
- Test number
- 676679963449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,771 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,771 miles
- Test number
- 711491767670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,771 miles (+8,485)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,771 miles
- Test number
- 101185217141
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,286 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 90,286 miles
- Test number
- 260825021835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,285 miles (+15,353)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,285 miles
- Test number
- 189760090121
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,932 miles (+8,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,932 miles
- Test number
- 327920219171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,222 miles (+8,281)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,222 miles
- Test number
- 843677545832
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,941 miles (+11,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 953162347691
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass46,840 miles (+10,537)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,840 miles
- Test number
- 896241704867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,303 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,303 miles
- Test number
- 754832096028
- 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 RET
- Does K18 RET currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RET is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 RET?
- The MOT on K18 RET is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 RET done?
- K18 RET was recorded at 119,035 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 10,250 miles a year.
- Has K18 RET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 RET has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on K18 RET 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 RET find?
- K18 RET passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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