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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

L18 NSKMOT history

L18 NSK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L18 NSK grey 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,710 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NSK was last recorded at 162,710 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,407 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,303 miles
Average per year
6,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,710 miles
  • 2024 – 160,407 miles
  • 2023 – 158,027 miles
  • 2022 – 153,460 miles
  • 2021 – 146,916 miles
  • 2020 – 145,345 miles
  • 2019 – 142,735 miles
  • 2018 – 139,082 miles
  • 2017 – 134,471 miles
  • 2016 – 129,619 miles
  • 2015 – 118,217 miles
  • 2014 – 108,872 miles
  • 2013 – 100,797 miles
  • 2012 – 94,923 miles
  • 2011 – 83,289 miles
  • 2010 – 72,205 miles
  • 2009 – 57,233 miles
  • 2008 – 45,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,710 miles (+2,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    134459570439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass160,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,407 miles
    Test number
    851226949679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail160,405 miles (+2,378)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,405 miles
    Test number
    318763639666
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass158,027 miles (+4,567)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,027 miles
    Test number
    787126852543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,460 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,460 miles
    Test number
    643586909273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail153,460 miles (+6,544)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,460 miles
    Test number
    884164842133
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass146,916 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    900349876633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,345 miles
    Test number
    436171330734
    • 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))

  9. Fail145,345 miles (+2,610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,345 miles
    Test number
    333632774059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass142,735 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,735 miles
    Test number
    210290856481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,082 miles (+4,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    659057571766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,471 miles (+4,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,471 miles
    Test number
    656812206972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass129,619 miles (+11,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    596622291936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass118,217 miles (+9,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,217 miles
    Test number
    496090877488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wihbone (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,872 miles (+8,075)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,872 miles
    Test number
    568622904338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass100,797 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    509549383231
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail100,797 miles (+5,874)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    198348583209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass94,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    609339572273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,923 miles (+11,634)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    427618872210
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,289 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    597963321166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,205 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    952358240149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,089 miles (+14,856)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    701771440137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass57,233 miles (+12,180)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    783032049134
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner tread on legal limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner and outer treads on legal limit
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  24. Pass45,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,053 miles
    Test number
    464834848157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 NSK

Does L18 NSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NSK is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NSK?
The MOT on L18 NSK is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NSK done?
L18 NSK was recorded at 162,710 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,648 miles a year.
Has L18 NSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NSK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 NSK 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 NSK find?
L18 NSK passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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