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BMW 218

Blue · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

P3 VAUMOT history

P3 VAU is a blue diesel BMW 218 first used on 30 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 36,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,357 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P3 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
30 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P3 VAU was last recorded at 36,357 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 8,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,629 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,728 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,357 miles
  • 2025 – 27,629 miles
  • 2024 – 20,509 miles
  • 2023 – 15,339 miles
  • 2022 – 10,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Aug 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,357 miles (+8,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,357 miles
    Test number
    210583960897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass27,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    427852793939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,627 miles (+7,118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    406296208324
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  4. Pass20,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    20,509 miles
    Test number
    213868382883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,509 miles (+242)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,509 miles
    Test number
    625759648002
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass20,267 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    737515761974
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
  7. Pass15,339 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    15,339 miles
    Test number
    687759111030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    10,876 miles
    Test number
    290702631697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P3 VAU

Does P3 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P3 VAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P3 VAU?
The MOT on P3 VAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P3 VAU done?
P3 VAU was recorded at 36,357 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has P3 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P3 VAU has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P3 VAU 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 P3 VAU find?
P3 VAU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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