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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

S18 EWPMOT history

S18 EWP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

S18 EWP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,501 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EWP was last recorded at 110,501 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 3,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,758 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,743 miles
Average per year
3,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,501 miles
  • 2024 – 106,758 miles
  • 2023 – 103,118 miles
  • 2022 – 100,933 miles
  • 2021 – 98,765 miles
  • 2020 – 96,591 miles
  • 2019 – 94,355 miles
  • 2018 – 89,884 miles
  • 2017 – 89,640 miles
  • 2016 – 88,839 miles
  • 2015 – 85,877 miles
  • 2014 – 82,540 miles
  • 2013 – 79,288 miles
  • 2012 – 78,306 miles
  • 2011 – 75,044 miles
  • 2010 – 73,127 miles
  • 2009 – 68,242 miles
  • 2008 – 63,586 miles
  • 2007 – 59,373 miles
  • 2006 – 51,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    374767724951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,498 miles (+3,740)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    617331016763
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,758 miles (+3,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    922727991202
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,118 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,118 miles
    Test number
    223777609717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,933 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    518317616057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,765 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    946194908114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,591 miles (+2,236)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,591 miles
    Test number
    721776549329
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever needs ajusment

  8. Pass94,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    546505880560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,355 miles (+4,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    666826752923
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass89,884 miles (+244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    469039600892
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass89,640 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,640 miles
    Test number
    979449452409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,839 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,839 miles
    Test number
    968155746939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,877 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    795005885030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,540 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    609186504159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass79,288 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    597748893130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail79,284 miles (+978)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    666816693168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    248116882280
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail78,306 miles (+3,262)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    916136082220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass75,044 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    886455481256
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  20. Pass73,127 miles (+4,885)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    742419090291
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass68,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    580826049215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail68,242 miles (+4,656)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    382865249218
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass63,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    163014008207
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail63,586 miles (+4,213)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    320993308229
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass59,373 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    113682437296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,960 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    101065647109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,081 miles
    Test number
    100745506169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 EWP

Does S18 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 EWP expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 EWP?
The MOT on S18 EWP expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 EWP done?
S18 EWP was recorded at 110,501 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 3,050 miles a year.
Has S18 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EWP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 EWP 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 EWP find?
S18 EWP passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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