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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

L18 TSWMOT history

L18 TSW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L18 TSW black 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,619 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TSW was last recorded at 111,619 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2008: 12,575 miles, lower than 17,398 miles on 24 Oct 2007.

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
109,871 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,619 miles
  • 2025 – 109,871 miles
  • 2024 – 107,317 miles
  • 2023 – 104,933 miles
  • 2022 – 102,539 miles
  • 2021 – 98,362 miles
  • 2020 – 91,060 miles
  • 2019 – 84,846 miles
  • 2018 – 79,098 miles
  • 2017 – 74,436 miles
  • 2016 – 69,463 miles
  • 2015 – 62,698 miles
  • 2014 – 54,095 miles
  • 2013 – 45,941 miles
  • 2012 – 39,788 miles
  • 2011 – 32,786 miles
  • 2010 – 28,337 miles
  • 2009 – 23,730 miles
  • 2008 – 12,575 miles
  • 2007 – 17,398 miles
  • 2006 – 16,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,619 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,619 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    800183098025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,871 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    996022445346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,317 miles (+2,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    101785890401
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover

  4. Pass104,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    320344450755
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,933 miles (+2,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,933 miles
    Test number
    354966680515
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,539 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    864156667861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,362 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    900605117959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,352 miles (+7,292)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    622775573781
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass91,060 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    616010668514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,050 miles (+6,204)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,050 miles
    Test number
    166654478689
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass84,846 miles (+5,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,846 miles
    Test number
    486262796163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass79,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,098 miles
    Test number
    790656997479
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail79,088 miles (+4,652)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    119168497888
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    922056155731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,426 miles (+4,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    438243826459
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass69,463 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,463 miles
    Test number
    359126399733
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  17. Pass62,698 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,698 miles
    Test number
    971508993319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,095 miles
    Test number
    786687884200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,085 miles (+8,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    615817484293
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass45,941 miles (+6,153)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,941 miles
    Test number
    686530873213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail39,788 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    347896992250
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,788 miles (+7,002)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    416656792299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail32,786 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    668359561285
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

  24. Pass32,786 miles (+4,449)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,786 miles
    Test number
    965079261216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

  25. Pass28,337 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    143213090274
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass23,730 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    214182799232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate starting to delaminate

  27. Fail23,727 miles (+11,152)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    121682699246
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteOffside front brake slighty binding

  28. Pass12,575 miles (-4,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,575 miles
    Test number
    933109598276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass17,398 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    262837797232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,534 miles
    Test number
    551441766241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TSW

Does L18 TSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TSW is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TSW?
The MOT on L18 TSW is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TSW done?
L18 TSW was recorded at 111,619 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has L18 TSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TSW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 TSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 TSW find?
L18 TSW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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