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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K18 YKAMOT history

K18 YKA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

K18 YKA blue 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,098 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YKA was last recorded at 142,098 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 15,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,693 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,405 miles
Average per year
10,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,098 miles
  • 2025 – 126,693 miles
  • 2024 – 116,234 miles
  • 2023 – 100,362 miles
  • 2022 – 97,359 miles
  • 2021 – 90,970 miles
  • 2020 – 84,605 miles
  • 2019 – 80,627 miles
  • 2018 – 66,520 miles
  • 2017 – 51,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,098 miles
    Test number
    142096242022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,098 miles (+15,405)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,098 miles
    Test number
    375476264756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass126,693 miles (+10,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,693 miles
    Test number
    289370576047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail116,234 miles (+4,889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,234 miles
    Test number
    120714092688
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    328999589750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
  6. Fail111,345 miles (+10,983)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    203362503929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
  7. Pass100,362 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    357798937110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass97,359 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    268117665365
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  9. Pass90,970 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    406860140739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,605 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    803892948933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,627 miles (+14,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    430561276394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,520 miles (+15,480)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    796236196063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,040 miles
    Test number
    632112441343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 YKA

Does K18 YKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 YKA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 YKA?
The MOT on K18 YKA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 YKA done?
K18 YKA was recorded at 142,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,498 miles a year.
Has K18 YKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YKA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 YKA 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 YKA find?
K18 YKA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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