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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L18 VBRMOT history

L18 VBR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 150,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

L18 VBR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
150,259 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VBR was last recorded at 150,259 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,198 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
8,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,259 miles
  • 2021 – 149,198 miles
  • 2020 – 143,367 miles
  • 2019 – 137,972 miles
  • 2018 – 130,974 miles
  • 2017 – 124,456 miles
  • 2016 – 121,761 miles
  • 2015 – 117,027 miles
  • 2014 – 102,397 miles
  • 2013 – 88,178 miles
  • 2012 – 65,973 miles
  • 2011 – 55,148 miles
  • 2010 – 41,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,259 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,259 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    503596366199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,198 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,198 miles
    Test number
    366759664734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,194 miles (+5,827)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,194 miles
    Test number
    716611086066
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass143,367 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,367 miles
    Test number
    419003428193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,972 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    269218147873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,974 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    523837513687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,456 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    550425820652
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray.
  8. Pass121,761 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,761 miles
    Test number
    363601590645
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray
  9. Pass117,027 miles (+14,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,027 miles
    Test number
    295388845109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass102,397 miles (+14,219)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,397 miles
    Test number
    347654164107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,178 miles (+22,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    816409753245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,973 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,973 miles
    Test number
    768645672229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,938 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    949282642165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,148 miles (+13,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    698662191130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass41,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    550747440176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VBR

Does L18 VBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 VBR expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 VBR?
The MOT on L18 VBR expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 VBR done?
L18 VBR was recorded at 150,259 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 8,202 miles a year.
Has L18 VBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VBR has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 VBR 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 VBR find?
L18 VBR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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