BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
L18 YAWMOT history
L18 YAW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 165,986 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 YAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 YAW was last recorded at 165,986 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 4,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 161,085 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,901 miles
- Average per year
- 8,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 165,986 miles
- 2023 – 161,085 miles
- 2022 – 150,750 miles
- 2020 – 146,824 miles
- 2019 – 125,349 miles
- 2018 – 113,029 miles
- 2017 – 105,831 miles
- 2016 – 97,521 miles
- 2015 – 92,452 miles
- 2014 – 85,193 miles
- 2013 – 78,095 miles
- 2012 – 69,935 miles
- 2011 – 58,385 miles
- 2010 – 47,470 miles
- 2009 – 34,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,986 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,986 miles (+4,901)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 165,986 miles
- Test number
- 664296137105
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,085 miles (+10,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 161,085 miles
- Test number
- 173864460588
- AdvisoryFront front screen cracked across the bottom
Pass150,750 miles (+3,926)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,750 miles
- Test number
- 623985304581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,824 miles (+21,475)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,824 miles
- Test number
- 970351406326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,349 miles (+12,320)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,349 miles
- Test number
- 688125964302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,029 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,029 miles
- Test number
- 206109449818
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,831 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 303605486757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,803 miles (+8,282)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 767891873510
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass97,521 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 207058288541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,452 miles (+7,259)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,452 miles
- Test number
- 389307825436
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre has short cut in sidewall down to cords
Pass85,193 miles (+7,098)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 119846384196
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,095 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 797547083114
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,095 miles (+8,160)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 856507583166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,935 miles (+11,550)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 69,935 miles
- Test number
- 248118762425
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,385 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,385 miles
- Test number
- 566067861148
- 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)
Fail58,385 miles (+10,915)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,385 miles
- Test number
- 507987961147
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- 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)
Pass47,470 miles (+13,176)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,470 miles
- Test number
- 503617270144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,294 miles
- Test number
- 912867369188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L18 YAW
- Does L18 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 YAW expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 YAW?
- The MOT on L18 YAW expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 YAW done?
- L18 YAW was recorded at 165,986 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 8,959 miles a year.
- Has L18 YAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 YAW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2017.
- Has the mileage on L18 YAW 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 YAW find?
- L18 YAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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