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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L18 DVAMOT history

L18 DVA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L18 DVA black 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,583 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DVA was last recorded at 138,583 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,677 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,906 miles
Average per year
6,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,583 miles
  • 2023 – 130,724 miles
  • 2022 – 123,635 miles
  • 2020 – 119,675 miles
  • 2019 – 106,164 miles
  • 2018 – 98,737 miles
  • 2016 – 90,820 miles
  • 2015 – 83,563 miles
  • 2014 – 75,510 miles
  • 2013 – 60,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,583 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  • AdvisoryNsr bumper damaged

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.

  • Slight bind offside rear brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,583 miles (+2,906)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,583 miles
    Test number
    907727048886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNsr bumper damaged

  2. Pass135,677 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    131124507822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,724 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,724 miles
    Test number
    326258882967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,134 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    264079633402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,635 miles
    Test number
    540009098283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,635 miles (+3,960)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,635 miles
    Test number
    979776177121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,675 miles (+6,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    471855513878
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  8. Pass113,550 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    397382685735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,164 miles
    Test number
    189176673020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  10. Fail106,164 miles (+7,427)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,164 miles
    Test number
    528366458520
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  11. Pass98,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    337010837417
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail98,727 miles (+7,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,727 miles
    Test number
    434968096515
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass90,820 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    489349283862
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass83,563 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,563 miles
    Test number
    120854950767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,510 miles (+14,946)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    268524324394
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass60,564 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    716636033382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cut in nsr tyre outerwall
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about L18 DVA

Does L18 DVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DVA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DVA?
The MOT on L18 DVA is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DVA done?
L18 DVA was recorded at 138,583 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,490 miles a year.
Has L18 DVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DVA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 DVA 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 DVA find?
L18 DVA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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