BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L18 MTDMOT history
L18 MTD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 182,249 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 MTD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 MTD was last recorded at 182,249 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,249 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,249 miles
- 2024 – 173,433 miles
- 2023 – 165,143 miles
- 2022 – 155,619 miles
- 2021 – 146,246 miles
- 2019 – 132,936 miles
- 2018 – 124,180 miles
- 2017 – 116,369 miles
- 2016 – 99,059 miles
- 2015 – 76,791 miles
- 2014 – 53,160 miles
- 2013 – 33,215 miles
- 2012 – 27,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,249 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 182,249 miles
- Test number
- 259764666481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,249 miles (+8,816)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,249 miles
- Test number
- 547163973100
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and calaper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arms at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass173,433 miles (+8,290)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 173,433 miles
- Test number
- 962787009035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass165,143 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 165,143 miles
- Test number
- 905964157679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,141 miles (+9,522)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,141 miles
- Test number
- 675544743447
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,619 miles (+9,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,619 miles
- Test number
- 945642996514
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass146,246 miles (+13,310)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,246 miles
- Test number
- 152587849098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,936 miles (+8,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 132,936 miles
- Test number
- 884319584787
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,180 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 124,180 miles
- Test number
- 706052977997
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,369 miles (+17,310)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,369 miles
- Test number
- 608570074814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,059 miles (+22,268)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 99,059 miles
- Test number
- 732936339917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,791 miles (+23,631)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 76,791 miles
- Test number
- 786669415295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,160 miles (+19,945)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 53,160 miles
- Test number
- 287210014229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,215 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,215 miles
- Test number
- 706441343280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,863 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 27,863 miles
- Test number
- 878924092285
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L18 MTD
- Does L18 MTD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 MTD expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 MTD?
- The MOT on L18 MTD expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 MTD done?
- L18 MTD was recorded at 182,249 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 12,587 miles a year.
- Has L18 MTD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 MTD has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 MTD 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 MTD find?
- L18 MTD passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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