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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

K18 SPLMOT history

K18 SPL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

K18 SPL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,696 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SPL was last recorded at 109,696 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,105 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,696 miles
  • 2024 – 109,105 miles
  • 2023 – 108,235 miles
  • 2022 – 107,362 miles
  • 2021 – 104,000 miles
  • 2020 – 100,800 miles
  • 2019 – 96,400 miles
  • 2018 – 89,989 miles
  • 2017 – 84,003 miles
  • 2016 – 78,778 miles
  • 2015 – 70,469 miles
  • 2014 – 67,750 miles
  • 2013 – 61,414 miles
  • 2012 – 47,212 miles
  • 2011 – 37,823 miles
  • 2010 – 27,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,696 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,696 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    609317594963
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Pass109,105 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    696593343165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass108,235 miles (+873)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,235 miles
    Test number
    528890859349
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Pass107,362 miles (+3,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    246402909516
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass104,000 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    370503188948
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,800 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    292348905420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,400 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    972839128021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    873384370610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,989 miles (+5,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    838624642937
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass84,003 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    354069821350
    • AdvisorySmoke test clear
  11. Pass78,778 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    805309180608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,469 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    389547795164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,750 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    425397894179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass67,750 miles (+6,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    919227294146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,414 miles (+14,202)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    366520903468
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass47,212 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    678096332129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,823 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    419770741138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,813 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    312423420337
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • DangerousOffside front tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail27,813 miles3 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    871303420323
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • DangerousOffside front tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre split close to rim, no cords exposed
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K18 SPL

Does K18 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SPL is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SPL?
The MOT on K18 SPL is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 SPL done?
K18 SPL was recorded at 109,696 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has K18 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SPL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on K18 SPL 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 SPL find?
K18 SPL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded and rears; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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