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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 DSEMOT history

L18 DSE is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L18 DSE white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,359 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DSE
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
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DSE was last recorded at 83,359 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,636 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
6,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,359 miles
  • 2024 – 82,636 miles
  • 2023 – 82,307 miles
  • 2022 – 78,846 miles
  • 2020 – 74,089 miles
  • 2019 – 61,672 miles
  • 2018 – 50,298 miles
  • 2017 – 33,407 miles
  • 2016 – 18,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,359 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    431244310789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,636 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    732101319157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,307 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    788154683000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,846 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    705641436721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    926502757175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail74,809 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    670892666118
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All wheels have stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,472 miles (+9,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    562030479501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass61,672 miles (+11,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,672 miles
    Test number
    723420394574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

  9. Pass50,298 miles (+16,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    290651758050
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  10. Pass33,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    212001694777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail33,407 miles (+14,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    586069402569
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass18,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    492685136619
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted full inspection not possible

  13. Fail18,433 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    857414590737
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted full inspection not possible

  14. Pass18,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    882088468439
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  15. Fail18,433 miles (+64)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    706842252275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

  16. Pass18,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,369 miles
    Test number
    121198146490
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Questions about L18 DSE

Does L18 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 DSE expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 DSE?
The MOT on L18 DSE expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 DSE done?
L18 DSE was recorded at 83,359 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
Has L18 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DSE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L18 DSE 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 DSE find?
L18 DSE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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