BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
L18 ADPMOT history
L18 ADP is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 123,274 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 ADP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 ADP was last recorded at 123,274 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,399 miles · 31 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,875 miles
- Average per year
- 5,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,274 miles
- 2025 – 120,399 miles
- 2024 – 116,098 miles
- 2023 – 112,080 miles
- 2022 – 107,626 miles
- 2021 – 103,781 miles
- 2020 – 100,998 miles
- 2019 – 97,694 miles
- 2018 – 92,845 miles
- 2017 – 87,585 miles
- 2016 – 82,370 miles
- 2015 – 75,952 miles
- 2014 – 69,189 miles
- 2013 – 64,776 miles
- 2012 – 57,757 miles
- 2011 – 50,050 miles
- 2010 – 38,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,274 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake calliper bleed nipple damage (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySqueaking noise heard from the Rear suspension, suspected to be caused by worn bushes.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,274 miles (+2,875)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 123,274 miles
- Test number
- 391157818355
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake calliper bleed nipple damage (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySqueaking noise heard from the Rear suspension, suspected to be caused by worn bushes.
Pass120,399 miles (+4,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,399 miles
- Test number
- 790927685858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,098 miles (+4,018)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,098 miles
- Test number
- 589494909650
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,080 miles (+4,454)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 377550398847
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,626 miles (+3,845)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,626 miles
- Test number
- 582293902541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,781 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 103,781 miles
- Test number
- 509400787637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail103,781 miles (+2,783)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,781 miles
- Test number
- 465741792584
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass100,998 miles (+3,304)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,998 miles
- Test number
- 828697903763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,694 miles (+4,849)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,694 miles
- Test number
- 123955895030
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,845 miles (+5,260)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 92,845 miles
- Test number
- 141346301393
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,585 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 87,585 miles
- Test number
- 492863806932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,370 miles (+6,418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 82,370 miles
- Test number
- 132340023541
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay/child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,952 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 75,952 miles
- Test number
- 527209115255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,189 miles (+4,413)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 69,189 miles
- Test number
- 235467414242
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront both tyres worn on inner & outer edges
- NoteO/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN BAD
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,776 miles (+7,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 64,776 miles
- Test number
- 709194223274
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,757 miles (+7,707)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 57,757 miles
- Test number
- 536011822299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,050 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,050 miles
- Test number
- 325802941284
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass50,050 miles (+11,172)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 50,050 miles
- Test number
- 468732041243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 38,878 miles
- Test number
- 722657230237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,878 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,878 miles
- Test number
- 444585430270
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass38,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,878 miles
- Test number
- 610625230276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 ADP
- Does L18 ADP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ADP is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 ADP?
- The MOT on L18 ADP is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 ADP done?
- L18 ADP was recorded at 123,274 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
- Has L18 ADP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 ADP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on L18 ADP 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 L18 ADP find?
- L18 ADP passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake calliper bleed nipple damage; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s, and 4 more.
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