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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S18 RLLMOT history

S18 RLL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 146,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S18 RLL 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
146,220 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 RLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 RLL was last recorded at 146,220 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,377 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,843 miles
Average per year
10,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,220 miles
  • 2025 – 140,377 miles
  • 2023 – 129,919 miles
  • 2022 – 116,990 miles
  • 2021 – 103,211 miles
  • 2020 – 89,013 miles
  • 2019 – 77,763 miles
  • 2018 – 64,065 miles
  • 2017 – 51,213 miles
  • 2016 – 39,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,220 miles (+5,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    755047160337
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass140,377 miles (+10,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,377 miles
    Test number
    605986478373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    957498129075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail129,919 miles (+12,929)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    180865243799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass116,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,990 miles
    Test number
    508785658330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail116,990 miles (+13,779)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,990 miles
    Test number
    139806469705
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,211 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    614498433954
    • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity tinted light lenses fitted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  8. Fail103,211 miles (+14,198)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    948558623556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Road wheel fixing missing and offside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Road wheel fixing missing and offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity tinted light lenses fitted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  9. Pass89,013 miles (+11,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    884958207393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,763 miles (+13,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    124303501218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,065 miles (+12,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    362653050589
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass51,213 miles (+11,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    839572023063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,641 miles
    Test number
    267373610139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 RLL

Does S18 RLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 RLL is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 RLL?
The MOT on S18 RLL is valid until 1 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 RLL done?
S18 RLL was recorded at 146,220 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,448 miles a year.
Has S18 RLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 RLL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 RLL 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 RLL find?
S18 RLL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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