BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc
L18 LOKMOT history
L18 LOK is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 77,281 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LOK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 LOK was last recorded at 77,281 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 6,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 71,254 miles · 10 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,027 miles
- Average per year
- 1,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,281 miles
- 2023 – 71,254 miles
- 2022 – 71,212 miles
- 2019 – 70,893 miles
- 2018 – 70,368 miles
- 2017 – 69,814 miles
- 2016 – 69,333 miles
- 2015 – 68,990 miles
- 2014 – 68,450 miles
- 2013 – 68,084 miles
- 2012 – 67,568 miles
- 2011 – 66,992 miles
- 2010 – 66,388 miles
- 2009 – 64,825 miles
- 2008 – 63,421 miles
- 2007 – 59,965 miles
- 2006 – 56,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,281 miles
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components all corroded
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,281 miles (+6,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 77,281 miles
- Test number
- 887577710271
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components all corroded
Pass71,254 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 71,254 miles
- Test number
- 856834521633
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail71,252 miles (+40)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,252 miles
- Test number
- 287930627857
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,212 miles (+319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 71,212 miles
- Test number
- 846415774053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,893 miles (+525)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 70,893 miles
- Test number
- 649479024490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,368 miles (+554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,368 miles
- Test number
- 532992144131
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass69,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,814 miles
- Test number
- 977236139588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,814 miles (+481)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,814 miles
- Test number
- 562413303874
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass69,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,333 miles
- Test number
- 998978174352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,333 miles (+343)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,333 miles
- Test number
- 240382431665
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass68,990 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,990 miles
- Test number
- 289020655474
- NoteCatalytic converter heat shield loose (rattling)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded /mountings deteriorated.
- NotePower steering pipe(from pump) corroded.
Fail68,990 miles (+540)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,990 miles
- Test number
- 996599745126
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCatalytic converter heat shield loose (rattling)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded /mountings deteriorated.
- NotePower steering pipe(from pump) corroded.
Pass68,450 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,450 miles
- Test number
- 216323254161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,084 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,084 miles
- Test number
- 816350013162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,069 miles (+501)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,069 miles
- Test number
- 258125393019
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass67,568 miles (+576)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,568 miles
- Test number
- 269962752165
- NoteRear tyres 19 years old need replacing
Pass66,992 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,992 miles
- Test number
- 976377151125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,388 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,388 miles
- Test number
- 263388440150
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff-side rear tyre starting to crack
Pass66,388 miles (+1,563)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 66,388 miles
- Test number
- 571408440155
- NoteOff-side rear tyre starting to crack
Pass64,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 421229369170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,825 miles (+1,404)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 593459669158
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,421 miles
- Test number
- 914526998160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,421 miles (+3,456)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,421 miles
- Test number
- 321326598140
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass59,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,965 miles
- Test number
- 913727587117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,965 miles (+3,886)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,965 miles
- Test number
- 562697487178
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass56,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 181428796116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 LOK
- Does L18 LOK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 LOK expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LOK?
- The MOT on L18 LOK expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 LOK done?
- L18 LOK was recorded at 77,281 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
- Has L18 LOK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LOK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 LOK 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 LOK find?
- L18 LOK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box; front and rear suspension components all corroded.
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