BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L18 COWMOT history
L18 COW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,566 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 93,566 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 COW
- 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
- 28 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 COW was last recorded at 93,566 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 7,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,469 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,097 miles
- Average per year
- 7,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,566 miles
- 2025 – 86,469 miles
- 2024 – 81,843 miles
- 2023 – 73,828 miles
- 2022 – 63,897 miles
- 2021 – 58,814 miles
- 2020 – 51,364 miles
- 2019 – 42,132 miles
- 2017 – 32,927 miles
- 2016 – 23,681 miles
- 2015 – 15,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,566 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,566 miles (+7,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 93,566 miles
- Test number
- 398188754434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,469 miles (+4,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,469 miles
- Test number
- 273873730592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,843 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,843 miles
- Test number
- 320199951838
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail81,843 miles (+8,015)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,843 miles
- Test number
- 445220160677
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass73,828 miles (+9,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 73,828 miles
- Test number
- 148521597947
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass63,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,897 miles
- Test number
- 339399088196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth outer age wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPM ON
Fail63,897 miles (+5,083)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,897 miles
- Test number
- 249787811371
- DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut and cord (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth outer age wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPM ON
Pass58,814 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 58,814 miles
- Test number
- 353921796270
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,810 miles (+7,446)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,810 miles
- Test number
- 607534105362
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,364 miles (+9,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 51,364 miles
- Test number
- 414609967639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,132 miles (+9,205)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 42,132 miles
- Test number
- 773444993541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,927 miles (+9,246)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,927 miles
- Test number
- 968676007614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,681 miles (+8,082)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 23,681 miles
- Test number
- 557920823364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 15,599 miles
- Test number
- 500100138602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 COW
- Does L18 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 COW is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 COW?
- The MOT on L18 COW is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 COW done?
- L18 COW was recorded at 93,566 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
- Has L18 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 COW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 COW 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 COW find?
- L18 COW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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