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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

L18 YCEMOT history

L18 YCE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

L18 YCE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
181,318 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YCE was last recorded at 181,318 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 5,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,492 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,826 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,318 miles
  • 2024 – 175,492 miles
  • 2023 – 167,187 miles
  • 2022 – 160,318 miles
  • 2021 – 160,280 miles
  • 2019 – 158,104 miles
  • 2018 – 147,380 miles
  • 2016 – 147,367 miles
  • 2014 – 143,243 miles
  • 2013 – 137,778 miles
  • 2012 – 134,213 miles
  • 2011 – 128,505 miles
  • 2010 – 124,076 miles
  • 2009 – 119,931 miles
  • 2008 – 113,654 miles
  • 2007 – 107,273 miles
  • 2006 – 100,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,318 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,318 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,318 miles
    Test number
    125141944629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,492 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,492 miles
    Test number
    953498710107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    637452253850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,187 miles (+6,869)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    182675310384
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,318 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,318 miles
    Test number
    146842493683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,280 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,280 miles
    Test number
    837621400090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,104 miles
    Test number
    892513488725
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  8. Fail158,104 miles (+10,724)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,104 miles
    Test number
    311151318444
    • Repaired at testWindow excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected both front windows film removed (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  9. Pass147,380 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,380 miles
    Test number
    993700176725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,376 miles (+9)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,376 miles
    Test number
    137462907458
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail147,367 miles (+4,124)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,367 miles
    Test number
    233549951131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  12. Pass143,243 miles (+5,465)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,243 miles
    Test number
    635105824376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass137,778 miles (+56)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    689066003361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise tracking

  14. Fail137,722 miles (+3,509)6 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,722 miles
    Test number
    496891163249
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge 225/40 18
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass134,213 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    134,213 miles
    Test number
    976897122267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,505 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    189232121245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass124,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    212401700214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail124,076 miles (+4,145)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    303711500413
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass119,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    394069219403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail119,931 miles (+6,277)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    392038919222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass113,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,654 miles
    Test number
    140740918266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail113,654 miles (+6,381)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,654 miles
    Test number
    950386608245
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass107,273 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,273 miles
    Test number
    380017807273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,658 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    224279356149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,621 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    480776256184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre

Questions about L18 YCE

Does L18 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 YCE expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 YCE?
The MOT on L18 YCE expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 YCE done?
L18 YCE was recorded at 181,318 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has L18 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YCE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 YCE 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 YCE find?
L18 YCE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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