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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

S18 OOMMOT history

S18 OOM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

S18 OOM 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 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
184,209 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 OOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 OOM was last recorded at 184,209 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 6,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,959 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,250 miles
Average per year
7,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,209 miles
  • 2020 – 177,959 miles
  • 2019 – 171,143 miles
  • 2018 – 163,914 miles
  • 2017 – 155,109 miles
  • 2016 – 148,455 miles
  • 2015 – 142,621 miles
  • 2014 – 136,868 miles
  • 2013 – 132,089 miles
  • 2012 – 123,309 miles
  • 2011 – 112,732 miles
  • 2010 – 103,590 miles
  • 2009 – 93,640 miles
  • 2008 – 83,032 miles
  • 2007 – 73,480 miles
  • 2006 – 63,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,209 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryWindscreen damage 'zone a'

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,209 miles (+6,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,209 miles
    Test number
    736064591210
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage 'zone a'

  2. Pass177,959 miles (+6,816)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    177,959 miles
    Test number
    272487003566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage zone 'A'

  3. Pass171,143 miles (+7,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,143 miles
    Test number
    237026988713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass163,914 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    776021546877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass155,109 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,109 miles
    Test number
    919826726901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass148,455 miles (+5,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,455 miles
    Test number
    496963657317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass142,621 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    117818820660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,868 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    136,868 miles
    Test number
    245965164323
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass132,089 miles (+210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    769199033360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s hand brake reading low

  10. Fail131,879 miles (+8,570)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,879 miles
    Test number
    935140833347
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s hand brake reading low

  11. Pass123,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    397338932379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,309 miles (+10,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    575357222352
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,732 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    765197121379
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass103,590 miles (+9,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    360177310134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass93,640 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    382049799074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,625 miles (+10,593)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    591987099016
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • NotePlay in o/s rack arm

  17. Pass83,032 miles (+9,552)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    673521878061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep menough to expose ply or cords

  18. Pass73,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    684062997052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,480 miles (+10,295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    184132197033
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    160585596007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,185 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    351255196098
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

Questions about S18 OOM

Does S18 OOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 OOM expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 OOM?
The MOT on S18 OOM expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 OOM done?
S18 OOM was recorded at 184,209 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 7,700 miles a year.
Has S18 OOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 OOM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on S18 OOM 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 OOM find?
S18 OOM passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; windscreen damage 'zone a'.

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