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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S18 LTNMOT history

S18 LTN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S18 LTN 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,219 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LTN was last recorded at 131,219 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,442 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
3,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,219 miles
  • 2025 – 127,442 miles
  • 2024 – 124,139 miles
  • 2023 – 121,674 miles
  • 2022 – 118,977 miles
  • 2021 – 116,939 miles
  • 2020 – 114,496 miles
  • 2019 – 111,823 miles
  • 2018 – 109,774 miles
  • 2017 – 105,599 miles
  • 2016 – 101,612 miles
  • 2015 – 97,499 miles
  • 2014 – 92,355 miles
  • 2013 – 88,089 miles
  • 2012 – 84,249 miles
  • 2011 – 79,659 miles
  • 2010 – 75,472 miles
  • 2009 – 71,213 miles
  • 2008 – 66,765 miles
  • 2007 – 61,835 miles
  • 2006 – 55,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit and requires immediate replacement. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear diff has a oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,219 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    248132267665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit and requires immediate replacement. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,442 miles (+3,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    583911309456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Pass124,139 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    379215479636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,674 miles (+2,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    608860434892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and starting to step (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil getting close to min
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a oil leak

  5. Pass118,977 miles (+2,038)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    548366325271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers noisy

  6. Pass116,939 miles (+2,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,939 miles
    Test number
    421106673781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak

  7. Pass114,496 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,496 miles
    Test number
    550691946649
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes have movement
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a oil leak

  8. Pass111,823 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    465113966717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,774 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,774 miles
    Test number
    610832518798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,599 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    885311404417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,588 miles (+3,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    814574885895
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass101,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    697517240205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,612 miles (+4,113)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    476907891207
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level getting close to minimum

  14. Pass97,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    187630675405
    • NoteScrew in n/s front tyre.

  15. Fail97,499 miles (+5,144)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    248860075033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteScrew in n/s front tyre.

  16. Pass92,355 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,355 miles
    Test number
    929028184049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,089 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    248898663040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,249 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    795604882038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,659 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    327452791051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,472 miles (+4,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    320026380033
    • NoteO/S rear tyre requires replacement.

  21. Pass71,213 miles (+4,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    834154499067
    • NoteNear side front lower arm rear bush has play

  22. Pass66,765 miles (+4,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    832406298068
    • NoteNear side front tyre slightly bulged
    • NoteOff side front and off side rear tyres perrished

  23. Pass61,835 miles (+6,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    724160997069
    • NoteSlight bulge in wall of l/h rear tyre.

  24. Pass55,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    251497596042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 LTN

Does S18 LTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LTN is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LTN?
The MOT on S18 LTN is valid until 6 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 LTN done?
S18 LTN was recorded at 131,219 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,813 miles a year.
Has S18 LTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LTN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S18 LTN 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 LTN find?
S18 LTN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and requires immediate replacement. borderline mot pass..

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