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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S18 BMWMOT history

S18 BMW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S18 BMW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,053 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BMW was last recorded at 105,053 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,774 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,053 miles
  • 2025 – 104,774 miles
  • 2024 – 103,969 miles
  • 2023 – 103,460 miles
  • 2022 – 102,995 miles
  • 2021 – 101,965 miles
  • 2020 – 101,048 miles
  • 2019 – 90,233 miles
  • 2018 – 83,065 miles
  • 2017 – 71,753 miles
  • 2016 – 58,595 miles
  • 2015 – 46,274 miles
  • 2014 – 35,673 miles
  • 2013 – 28,740 miles
  • 2012 – 20,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Backing plate insecure.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,053 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    170668672092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Backing plate insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass104,774 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,774 miles
    Test number
    512623814189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,969 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    212787623347
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex pipe from body to axle insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  4. Fail103,969 miles (+509)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    536501234667
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex pipe from body to axle insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  5. Pass103,460 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    741689511110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass102,995 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,995 miles
    Test number
    540522802387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  7. Fail102,993 miles (+1,028)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,993 miles
    Test number
    918619573221
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  8. Pass101,965 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    953854923303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail101,962 miles (+914)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    440621686306
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass101,048 miles (+10,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    591541425431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has damage to the outer face of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve is cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve is cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear indicator hanging down
  11. Pass90,233 miles (+7,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    720010532257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,065 miles (+11,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    534111746880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Pass71,753 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    632498372279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,470 miles (+12,875)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,470 miles
    Test number
    800081115259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edged (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm,0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass58,595 miles (+12,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    433915212127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,274 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,274 miles
    Test number
    428664725048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,673 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    647218544036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass35,663 miles (+6,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    209645614043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,740 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,740 miles
    Test number
    787767033077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,762 miles
    Test number
    145711742084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 BMW

Does S18 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BMW is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BMW?
The MOT on S18 BMW is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BMW done?
S18 BMW was recorded at 105,053 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has S18 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BMW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 BMW 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 S18 BMW find?
S18 BMW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front backing plate insecure.; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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