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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S18 COBMOT history

S18 COB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S18 COB 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,940 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 COB was last recorded at 143,940 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 9,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,857 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9,083 miles
Average per year
10,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,940 miles
  • 2025 – 134,857 miles
  • 2024 – 121,970 miles
  • 2023 – 110,107 miles
  • 2022 – 99,356 miles
  • 2021 – 89,731 miles
  • 2020 – 78,480 miles
  • 2019 – 63,177 miles
  • 2018 – 51,635 miles
  • 2017 – 43,418 miles
  • 2016 – 34,909 miles
  • 2015 – 25,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,940 miles (+9,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,940 miles
    Test number
    562018700973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,857 miles (+12,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,857 miles
    Test number
    917855649831
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass121,970 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,970 miles
    Test number
    549194622817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,742 miles (+253)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    130608661137
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f brake reaction arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail121,489 miles (+11,382)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    762530181423
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass110,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    418865636960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,107 miles (+10,751)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    354251846477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass99,356 miles (+9,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    381141536990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play detected at road wheel

  9. Pass89,731 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    413074899775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,693 miles (+11,213)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,693 miles
    Test number
    359733307419
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass78,480 miles (+15,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    997208064542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass63,177 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    782222661950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail63,173 miles (+11,538)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    179154802050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass51,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    894723913529
    • 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)

  15. Fail51,635 miles (+361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    184539856193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  16. Fail51,274 miles (+7,856)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    730568170470
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass43,418 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,418 miles
    Test number
    628118364904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,909 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    709138481148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    629282195077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 COB

Does S18 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 COB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 COB?
The MOT on S18 COB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 COB done?
S18 COB was recorded at 143,940 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,240 miles a year.
Has S18 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 COB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 COB 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 COB find?
S18 COB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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