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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,171 cc

K18 RMFMOT history

K18 RMF is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

K18 RMF white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
118,455 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RMF was last recorded at 118,455 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,455 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,455 miles
  • 2024 – 114,498 miles
  • 2023 – 105,902 miles
  • 2022 – 98,499 miles
  • 2020 – 90,342 miles
  • 2019 – 80,654 miles
  • 2018 – 73,673 miles
  • 2017 – 67,785 miles
  • 2016 – 60,664 miles
  • 2015 – 51,119 miles
  • 2014 – 46,862 miles
  • 2013 – 41,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,455 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,455 miles
    Test number
    323820028699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail118,455 miles (+3,957)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,455 miles
    Test number
    323212126235
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass114,498 miles (+9)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    949809667547
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail114,489 miles (+8,587)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    944149026090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,902 miles (+7,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,902 miles
    Test number
    712984327317
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass98,499 miles (+8,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    742542118402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass90,342 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,342 miles
    Test number
    134186218006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,654 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    611032338203
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail80,287 miles (+6,614)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    172798925293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass73,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    363076371802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,673 miles (+5,888)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    633301659569
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass67,785 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    361691008015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,664 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    288205089756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,119 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    439540685127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,862 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    295031294124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,852 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    476742144137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    669250643241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,177 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    317960143279
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 RMF

Does K18 RMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RMF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RMF?
The MOT on K18 RMF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RMF done?
K18 RMF was recorded at 118,455 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,092 miles a year.
Has K18 RMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RMF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 RMF 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 RMF find?
K18 RMF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall, and 5 more.

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