BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
S118 MTFMOT history
S118 MTF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,910 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 124,910 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S118 MTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S118 MTF was last recorded at 124,910 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 13,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,717 miles · 17 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,193 miles
- Average per year
- 4,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,910 miles
- 2025 – 111,717 miles
- 2024 – 90,815 miles
- 2023 – 90,542 miles
- 2021 – 86,142 miles
- 2020 – 84,232 miles
- 2019 – 84,149 miles
- 2016 – 80,617 miles
- 2015 – 77,366 miles
- 2014 – 73,320 miles
- 2013 – 68,498 miles
- 2012 – 63,852 miles
- 2011 – 59,280 miles
- 2010 – 52,896 miles
- 2009 – 47,388 miles
- 2008 – 41,524 miles
- 2007 – 39,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,910 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,910 miles (+13,193)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 124,910 miles
- Test number
- 878268901566
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,717 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 111,717 miles
- Test number
- 736193045316
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail111,717 miles (+20,902)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,717 miles
- Test number
- 203957652254
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass90,815 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 90,815 miles
- Test number
- 144086043578
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,815 miles (+273)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,815 miles
- Test number
- 477303163756
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,542 miles (+4,400)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,542 miles
- Test number
- 154753979327
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass86,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 86,142 miles
- Test number
- 283325520558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,142 miles (+1,910)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,142 miles
- Test number
- 588803597520
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,232 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 84,232 miles
- Test number
- 886912723080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,149 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,149 miles
- Test number
- 909936741022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,149 miles (+3,532)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,149 miles
- Test number
- 912329855402
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate bolt makes the numbers read differently (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,617 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,617 miles
- Test number
- 938639691596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,594 miles (+3,228)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,594 miles
- Test number
- 897005057506
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,366 miles (+4,046)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 77,366 miles
- Test number
- 457325515047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,320 miles (+4,822)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 108154614097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,498 miles
- Test number
- 509598823054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,498 miles (+4,646)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,498 miles
- Test number
- 378275823076
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass63,852 miles (+4,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 63,852 miles
- Test number
- 905436322013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass59,280 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,280 miles
- Test number
- 568358121096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,262 miles (+6,366)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,262 miles
- Test number
- 606910011082
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass52,896 miles (+5,508)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,896 miles
- Test number
- 122931610414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass47,388 miles (+5,864)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 47,388 miles
- Test number
- 521819509033
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteDrivers door handle stiff
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,524 miles
- Test number
- 933702318066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,524 miles (+2,270)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,524 miles
- Test number
- 732661818053
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,254 miles
- Test number
- 210062117091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S118 MTF
- Does S118 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 MTF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S118 MTF?
- The MOT on S118 MTF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S118 MTF done?
- S118 MTF was recorded at 124,910 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,416 miles a year.
- Has S118 MTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S118 MTF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S118 MTF 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 S118 MTF find?
- S118 MTF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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