BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L18 RUEMOT history
L18 RUE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 111,083 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RUE was last recorded at 111,083 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,021 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 8,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,083 miles
- 2022 – 91,285 miles
- 2021 – 63,431 miles
- 2020 – 61,172 miles
- 2019 – 56,043 miles
- 2018 – 51,280 miles
- 2017 – 46,765 miles
- 2016 – 41,342 miles
- 2015 – 30,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,083 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,083 miles (+62)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,083 miles
- Test number
- 535288453911
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,021 miles (+19,736)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,021 miles
- Test number
- 967733656844
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner face (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning os reverse light comes on when pressing brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexi to center join- clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMole grips round nsr shock absorber
Pass91,285 miles (+178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 91,285 miles
- Test number
- 835798509688
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Fail91,107 miles (+27,676)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,107 miles
- Test number
- 352244881579
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured in multiple places (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured in multiple places (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Pass63,431 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 63,431 miles
- Test number
- 555029518631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 61,172 miles
- Test number
- 163797898909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,172 miles (+5,129)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,172 miles
- Test number
- 675744102019
- DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,043 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,043 miles
- Test number
- 763294423297
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass51,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,280 miles
- Test number
- 439275714103
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Fail51,280 miles (+4,515)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,280 miles
- Test number
- 928532854523
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
Pass46,765 miles (+5,423)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,765 miles
- Test number
- 809404319512
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryTracking maybe out
Pass41,342 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 41,342 miles
- Test number
- 341499744900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy wheel has been weld repaired(inner bead rim)
Fail41,291 miles (+297)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,291 miles
- Test number
- 941583952154
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner alloy wheel bead rim repaired
Fail40,994 miles (+10,309)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,994 miles
- Test number
- 721012871650
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass30,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 30,685 miles
- Test number
- 210098137245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,658 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,658 miles
- Test number
- 960859039210
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about L18 RUE
- Does L18 RUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 RUE expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RUE?
- The MOT on L18 RUE expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 RUE done?
- L18 RUE was recorded at 111,083 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 8,637 miles a year.
- Has L18 RUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RUE has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 RUE 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 RUE find?
- L18 RUE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.