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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L18 MPRMOT history

L18 MPR is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 223,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

L18 MPR green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
223,223 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MPR was last recorded at 223,223 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 25,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2019: 149,134 miles, lower than 170,919 miles on 15 Feb 2018.
  • 19 Feb 2020: 162,434 miles, lower than 291,098 miles on 12 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
197,676 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
25,547 miles
Average per year
8,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,223 miles
  • 2024 – 197,676 miles
  • 2023 – 192,132 miles
  • 2022 – 187,164 miles
  • 2021 – 175,659 miles
  • 2020 – 162,434 miles
  • 2019 – 149,134 miles
  • 2018 – 170,919 miles
  • 2017 – 157,980 miles
  • 2015 – 154,393 miles
  • 2014 – 149,477 miles
  • 2013 – 141,732 miles
  • 2012 – 130,160 miles
  • 2011 – 123,470 miles
  • 2010 – 115,371 miles
  • 2009 – 95,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,223 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,223 miles (+25,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    223,223 miles
    Test number
    804094806984
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass197,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    197,676 miles
    Test number
    955171679150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail197,676 miles (+5,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,676 miles
    Test number
    805702052139
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    192,132 miles
    Test number
    346706220655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,132 miles (+4,968)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,132 miles
    Test number
    466880157704
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass187,164 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,164 miles
    Test number
    796450034691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,659 miles (+13,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,659 miles
    Test number
    990672886021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,434 miles (-128,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,434 miles
    Test number
    788336970717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail291,098 miles (+141,964)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,098 miles
    Test number
    129188177848
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass149,134 miles (-21,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,134 miles
    Test number
    470697775059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass170,919 miles (+12,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    170,919 miles
    Test number
    651837591188
    • AdvisoryLow Emitter, No smoke readings available
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass157,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    136060102346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySill covers and Undertrays fitted

  13. Fail157,980 miles (+3,587)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    968787205905
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySill covers and Undertrays fitted

  14. Pass154,393 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,393 miles
    Test number
    577060495124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,477 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,477 miles
    Test number
    438404184167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,732 miles
    Test number
    235665993051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,732 miles (+11,572)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,732 miles
    Test number
    238685993005
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass130,160 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,160 miles
    Test number
    125807872440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,470 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    949030471087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,371 miles (+19,421)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,371 miles
    Test number
    484325380074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
    • NoteUnder shields fitted partial examination only

  21. Pass95,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    150202259103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MPR

Does L18 MPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 MPR expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 MPR?
The MOT on L18 MPR expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 MPR done?
L18 MPR was recorded at 223,223 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 8,099 miles a year.
Has L18 MPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MPR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 MPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 MPR find?
L18 MPR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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