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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S18 KSYMOT history

S18 KSY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 243,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S18 KSY silver 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
243,919 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KSY was last recorded at 243,919 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,089 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
11,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,919 miles
  • 2025 – 243,089 miles
  • 2024 – 241,589 miles
  • 2023 – 238,691 miles
  • 2022 – 235,079 miles
  • 2021 – 232,559 miles
  • 2020 – 230,469 miles
  • 2019 – 228,113 miles
  • 2018 – 217,288 miles
  • 2017 – 213,735 miles
  • 2016 – 211,507 miles
  • 2015 – 208,999 miles
  • 2014 – 193,401 miles
  • 2013 – 159,537 miles
  • 2012 – 101,886 miles
  • 2011 – 85,552 miles
  • 2010 – 67,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,919 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,919 miles (+830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    243,919 miles
    Test number
    814870178783
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  2. Pass243,089 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    243,089 miles
    Test number
    981790609656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  3. Pass241,589 miles (+2,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    241,589 miles
    Test number
    120720237853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  4. Pass238,691 miles (+3,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    238,691 miles
    Test number
    625913019011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  5. Pass235,079 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    235,079 miles
    Test number
    185677099349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  6. Pass232,559 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    232,559 miles
    Test number
    779137581381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  7. Pass230,469 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    230,469 miles
    Test number
    867637344864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass228,113 miles (+10,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    228,113 miles
    Test number
    967025271274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass217,288 miles (+28)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    217,288 miles
    Test number
    886809375471
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
  10. Fail217,260 miles (+3,525)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,260 miles
    Test number
    210631308510
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))
  11. Pass213,735 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    213,735 miles
    Test number
    158713494370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass211,507 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    211,507 miles
    Test number
    477406121053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass208,999 miles (+15,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    208,999 miles
    Test number
    796894494471
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering and suspension joints.
  14. Pass193,401 miles (+33,864)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    193,401 miles
    Test number
    638252284277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,537 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,537 miles
    Test number
    399025093244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre light on
  16. Fail159,535 miles (+57,649)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    307525093415
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre light on
  17. Pass101,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    717848812190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,886 miles (+16,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    238951012102
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass85,552 miles (+18,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    215251031442
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
  20. Pass67,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,494 miles
    Test number
    453401230192
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S18 KSY

Does S18 KSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KSY is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 KSY?
The MOT on S18 KSY is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 KSY done?
S18 KSY was recorded at 243,919 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 11,087 miles a year.
Has S18 KSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KSY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S18 KSY 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 KSY find?
S18 KSY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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