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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

S18 MWTMOT history

S18 MWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S18 MWT 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 May 2027
Mileage
145,602 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MWT was last recorded at 145,602 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,510 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,092 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,602 miles
  • 2025 – 142,510 miles
  • 2023 – 142,479 miles
  • 2022 – 142,239 miles
  • 2020 – 142,238 miles
  • 2019 – 134,232 miles
  • 2018 – 127,393 miles
  • 2017 – 122,845 miles
  • 2016 – 120,026 miles
  • 2015 – 115,184 miles
  • 2014 – 106,797 miles
  • 2013 – 98,169 miles
  • 2012 – 89,565 miles
  • 2011 – 80,653 miles
  • 2010 – 72,009 miles
  • 2009 – 64,272 miles
  • 2008 – 56,304 miles
  • 2007 – 45,104 miles
  • 2006 – 34,685 miles
  • 2005 – 24,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,602 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,602 miles (+3,092)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    273163064086
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    433671640086
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,510 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    579463864789
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,479 miles
    Test number
    980715314844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,479 miles (+240)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,479 miles
    Test number
    201127886393
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass142,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,239 miles
    Test number
    267404527090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,238 miles (+8,006)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,238 miles
    Test number
    455289324945
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass134,232 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    906114357327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  9. Fail134,232 miles (+6,839)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    184982970390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread,outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suspect from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake/wheel has slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryVarious covers fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass127,393 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    476137891792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner shoulder, main tread area OK. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail127,236 miles (+4,391)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    134638978034
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner shoulder, main tread area OK. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,845 miles (+2,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    432800331725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass120,026 miles (+4,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,026 miles
    Test number
    115899281631
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy / slight judder across screen

  14. Pass115,184 miles (+8,387)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    516824809915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 17%----16% is the min---lower readings on osr
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on nsf

  15. Fail106,797 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    465457214329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass106,797 miles (+8,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    545677514350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Pass98,169 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    455242233426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail98,169 miles (+8,604)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    405622833467
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass89,565 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    199822832392
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to bauld on inner edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R tyre low on tred 2mm.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bauld on outter edge.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre low on tred 2mm.

  20. Fail89,565 miles (+8,912)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    599781532360
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to bauld on inner edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R tyre low on tred 2mm.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre bauld on outter edge.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre low on tred 2mm.

  21. Pass80,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    486227021374
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joints slight movement

  22. Fail80,653 miles (+8,644)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    777077021332
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s steering rack inner ball joints slight movement

  23. Pass72,009 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    424170230410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,272 miles (+7,968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    861091509311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded slightly

  25. Pass56,304 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    190692708387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,104 miles (+10,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    551900407342
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

  27. Pass34,685 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    774814306318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,543 miles
    Test number
    134819105343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MWT

Does S18 MWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MWT is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MWT?
The MOT on S18 MWT is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 MWT done?
S18 MWT was recorded at 145,602 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has S18 MWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MWT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 MWT 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 MWT find?
S18 MWT passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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