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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S18 TMUMOT history

S18 TMU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

S18 TMU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,022 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 TMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 TMU was last recorded at 116,022 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,676 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
8,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,022 miles
  • 2025 – 109,676 miles
  • 2024 – 101,841 miles
  • 2023 – 93,808 miles
  • 2022 – 91,201 miles
  • 2021 – 87,515 miles
  • 2020 – 78,638 miles
  • 2019 – 65,993 miles
  • 2018 – 50,113 miles
  • 2017 – 36,365 miles
  • 2016 – 26,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,022 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,022 miles (+6,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    425523571240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass109,676 miles (+7,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    133481900766
    • AdvisoryOsf shock absorber misting oil
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded
  3. Pass101,841 miles (+8,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    885626907388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass93,808 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,808 miles
    Test number
    955952554166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,201 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,201 miles
    Test number
    916096532018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass87,515 miles (+8,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    486490171394
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft bush deteriorated
  7. Pass78,638 miles (+12,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    821518114706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,993 miles (+15,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    920388592699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,113 miles (+13,748)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    791992583814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    993762216449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,365 miles (+9,859)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    789435947220
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass26,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    490083757942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,506 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    451202642259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S18 TMU

Does S18 TMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 TMU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 TMU?
The MOT on S18 TMU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 TMU done?
S18 TMU was recorded at 116,022 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,933 miles a year.
Has S18 TMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 TMU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S18 TMU 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 TMU find?
S18 TMU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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