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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S18 FHPMOT history

S18 FHP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 151,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S18 FHP blue 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 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,526 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FHP was last recorded at 151,526 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,516 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,526 miles
  • 2024 – 140,735 miles
  • 2023 – 131,186 miles
  • 2022 – 122,660 miles
  • 2021 – 115,139 miles
  • 2020 – 108,109 miles
  • 2019 – 103,377 miles
  • 2018 – 96,315 miles
  • 2017 – 93,435 miles
  • 2016 – 85,353 miles
  • 2015 – 77,339 miles
  • 2014 – 72,644 miles
  • 2013 – 63,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,526 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,526 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,526 miles
    Test number
    677989400493
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail151,516 miles (+10,781)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,516 miles
    Test number
    880287702864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass140,735 miles (+9,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    903087846898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,186 miles (+8,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,186 miles
    Test number
    421303299184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,660 miles (+7,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,660 miles
    Test number
    270012853037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,139 miles (+7,030)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    834812397119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,109 miles (+4,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,109 miles
    Test number
    616870373272
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,377 miles (+7,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    726199203966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,315 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    358797178078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    193561341177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail93,435 miles (+8,082)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    227949230082
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass85,353 miles (+8,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    709748000726
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  13. Pass77,339 miles (+4,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    829673674406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some items

  14. Pass72,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    918802334310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,644 miles (+8,758)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    635892334335
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    367678513367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 FHP

Does S18 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FHP is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 FHP?
The MOT on S18 FHP is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 FHP done?
S18 FHP was recorded at 151,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has S18 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FHP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 FHP 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 FHP find?
S18 FHP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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