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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

K18 SPRMOT history

K18 SPR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

K18 SPR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,814 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SPR was last recorded at 70,814 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,019 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
795 miles
Average per year
2,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,814 miles
  • 2025 – 70,019 miles
  • 2024 – 68,798 miles
  • 2023 – 67,021 miles
  • 2022 – 65,562 miles
  • 2021 – 63,544 miles
  • 2020 – 62,576 miles
  • 2019 – 61,124 miles
  • 2018 – 59,753 miles
  • 2017 – 58,075 miles
  • 2016 – 56,419 miles
  • 2015 – 53,686 miles
  • 2014 – 51,456 miles
  • 2013 – 49,120 miles
  • 2012 – 46,313 miles
  • 2011 – 43,730 miles
  • 2010 – 40,880 miles
  • 2009 – 38,250 miles
  • 2008 – 35,374 miles
  • 2007 – 32,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,814 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable itemsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,814 miles (+795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,814 miles
    Test number
    410782701660
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass70,019 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    822134023201
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

  3. Pass68,798 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    282373000423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,021 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,021 miles
    Test number
    147572183141
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail66,866 miles (+1,304)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    452085626471
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,562 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    827111966137
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail65,558 miles (+2,014)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    353993515957
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seizing up

  8. Pass63,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    346176224182
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror slightly dis coloured

  9. Fail63,544 miles (+968)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    937839421659
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror slightly dis coloured

  10. Pass62,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    208001534869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,576 miles (+1,452)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    891646721389
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass61,124 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    371239515468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,753 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,753 miles
    Test number
    970942841473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,075 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    810269007506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,419 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    902145298329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail56,398 miles (+2,712)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    366981368004
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass53,686 miles (+2,230)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,686 miles
    Test number
    855744195178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracked

  18. Pass51,456 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    569869004229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteTyres showing signs of cracking

  19. Fail51,456 miles (+2,336)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    796349504236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteTyres showing signs of cracking

  20. Pass49,120 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    207453003217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,313 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    377598902428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass43,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    308640711488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,730 miles (+2,850)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    378680011479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass40,880 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    422821200223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,250 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    544279309296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    830991118282
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail35,374 miles (+2,987)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    921811118202
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass32,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    281462617203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SPR

Does K18 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SPR is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SPR?
The MOT on K18 SPR is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 SPR done?
K18 SPR was recorded at 70,814 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,024 miles a year.
Has K18 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SPR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 SPR 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 SPR find?
K18 SPR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items; general underbody corrosion; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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