BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L18 MNCMOT history
L18 MNC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 175,007 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 4 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MNC was last recorded at 175,007 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Dec 2021: 153,398 miles, lower than 157,808 miles on 9 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,621 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,386 miles
- Average per year
- 9,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,007 miles
- 2025 – 170,621 miles
- 2023 – 162,821 miles
- 2022 – 156,674 miles
- 2021 – 153,398 miles
- 2020 – 157,808 miles
- 2019 – 134,307 miles
- 2018 – 116,680 miles
- 2017 – 111,030 miles
- 2016 – 104,594 miles
- 2015 – 95,772 miles
- 2014 – 77,484 miles
- 2013 – 57,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,007 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and no tread on inner edge of tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,007 miles (+4,386)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 175,007 miles
- Test number
- 750369429740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,621 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 170,621 miles
- Test number
- 635160358465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and no tread on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,621 miles (+7,800)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,621 miles
- Test number
- 506662571321
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and no tread on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,821 miles (+6,147)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 162,821 miles
- Test number
- 725031900379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass156,674 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 156,674 miles
- Test number
- 830694811329
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,398 miles (-4,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 153,398 miles
- Test number
- 223979776459
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,808 miles (+23,501)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 157,808 miles
- Test number
- 556891424099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,307 miles (+892)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 134,307 miles
- Test number
- 541198042189
- 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))
Fail133,415 miles (+16,735)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,415 miles
- Test number
- 704127730610
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to dpf (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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))
Pass116,680 miles (+5,650)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 116,680 miles
- Test number
- 668456646946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 111,030 miles
- Test number
- 916866088914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,030 miles (+6,436)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,030 miles
- Test number
- 829356639366
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre splitting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,594 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 104,594 miles
- Test number
- 897786287642
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged
Fail104,594 miles (+8,822)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,594 miles
- Test number
- 666652333387
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged
Pass95,772 miles (+18,288)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,772 miles
- Test number
- 217423255432
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass77,484 miles (+20,441)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 77,484 miles
- Test number
- 176104954146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,043 miles
- Test number
- 378434653153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 MNC
- Does L18 MNC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MNC is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MNC?
- The MOT on L18 MNC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 MNC done?
- L18 MNC was recorded at 175,007 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,140 miles a year.
- Has L18 MNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MNC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 MNC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 MNC find?
- L18 MNC passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.
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