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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 BTTMOT history

L18 BTT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L18 BTT white 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,105 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BTT was last recorded at 122,105 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 12,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,226 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,879 miles
Average per year
10,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,105 miles
  • 2025 – 109,226 miles
  • 2024 – 100,523 miles
  • 2023 – 89,364 miles
  • 2022 – 82,646 miles
  • 2021 – 71,673 miles
  • 2020 – 54,928 miles
  • 2019 – 43,203 miles
  • 2018 – 32,934 miles
  • 2017 – 27,950 miles
  • 2016 – 21,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,105 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,105 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,105 miles
    Test number
    488819400932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,226 miles (+8,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    591570497843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass100,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    249926627818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,523 miles (+11,159)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    520978380484
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass89,364 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    313088683400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,359 miles (+6,713)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    658905625479
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,646 miles (+10,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    489848335527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    156102004717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,673 miles (+16,745)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,673 miles
    Test number
    553085312921
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  10. Pass54,928 miles (+11,725)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    427502615578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,203 miles (+10,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,203 miles
    Test number
    595843802233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass32,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    378486692595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel has a slight bind when jacked up but not showing in R.B.T.
    • AdvisoryTyre glue out of date.
  13. Fail32,934 miles (+4,984)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    528749773789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel has a slight bind when jacked up but not showing in R.B.T.
    • AdvisoryTyre glue out of date.
  14. Pass27,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    784280056806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,950 miles (+6,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    654867244271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass21,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    472474257321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L18 BTT

Does L18 BTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BTT is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BTT?
The MOT on L18 BTT is valid until 6 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 BTT done?
L18 BTT was recorded at 122,105 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 10,000 miles a year.
Has L18 BTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BTT has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 BTT 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 BTT find?
L18 BTT passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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