BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc
S18 BTLMOT history
S18 BTL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 110,847 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 BTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 BTL was last recorded at 110,847 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,677 miles · 13 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 170 miles
- Average per year
- 5,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,847 miles
- 2023 – 95,901 miles
- 2022 – 89,274 miles
- 2021 – 79,998 miles
- 2020 – 74,894 miles
- 2019 – 74,049 miles
- 2018 – 68,818 miles
- 2017 – 58,751 miles
- 2016 – 54,560 miles
- 2015 – 51,381 miles
- 2014 – 45,880 miles
- 2013 – 42,449 miles
- 2012 – 41,337 miles
- 2011 – 31,774 miles
- 2010 – 21,270 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,847 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,847 miles (+170)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,847 miles
- Test number
- 202087219971
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,677 miles (+4,669)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,677 miles
- Test number
- 718255895912
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,008 miles (+10,107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 106,008 miles
- Test number
- 808603283622
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass95,901 miles (+6,627)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,901 miles
- Test number
- 241316974216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,274 miles (+111)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 89,274 miles
- Test number
- 685024070983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,163 miles (+9,165)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,163 miles
- Test number
- 470593496517
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,998 miles (+5,104)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 79,998 miles
- Test number
- 921783780728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,894 miles (+845)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 74,894 miles
- Test number
- 691338864288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,049 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,049 miles
- Test number
- 821228146864
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,049 miles (+5,231)2 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,049 miles
- Test number
- 814256749895
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,818 miles (+10,067)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,818 miles
- Test number
- 120442189122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake performance only just meet requirements
Pass58,751 miles (+4,191)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 58,751 miles
- Test number
- 248455430809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,560 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 54,560 miles
- Test number
- 278092893950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,381 miles (+5,501)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,381 miles
- Test number
- 717110345007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,880 miles (+3,431)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 45,880 miles
- Test number
- 979877424034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,449 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 378419543000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,337 miles (+9,563)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,337 miles
- Test number
- 938109182290
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,774 miles (+10,504)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,774 miles
- Test number
- 366383681217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteMinor damage wheel rims.
- NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
Pass21,270 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 21,270 miles
- Test number
- 663038500319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 21,269 miles
- Test number
- 911120000330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 BTL
- Does S18 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BTL is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 BTL?
- The MOT on S18 BTL is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 BTL done?
- S18 BTL was recorded at 110,847 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
- Has S18 BTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 BTL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 BTL 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 BTL find?
- S18 BTL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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