BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
S18 VSBMOT history
S18 VSB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 151,776 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 VSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 VSB was last recorded at 151,776 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,725 miles · 16 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 8,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,776 miles
- 2025 – 144,404 miles
- 2024 – 136,041 miles
- 2023 – 130,721 miles
- 2022 – 122,633 miles
- 2021 – 120,470 miles
- 2020 – 116,539 miles
- 2019 – 110,927 miles
- 2018 – 105,439 miles
- 2017 – 91,710 miles
- 2016 – 79,505 miles
- 2015 – 65,090 miles
- 2014 – 45,024 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,776 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
All four brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,776 miles (+51)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 151,776 miles
- Test number
- 676774403215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,725 miles (+7,321)5 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,725 miles
- Test number
- 976611289696
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Marked (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,404 miles (+153)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 144,404 miles
- Test number
- 451504776058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,251 miles (+8,210)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,251 miles
- Test number
- 533931274809
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 136,041 miles
- Test number
- 489204698770
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four brake pipes corroded
Fail136,041 miles (+5,320)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,041 miles
- Test number
- 424317674974
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four brake pipes corroded
Pass130,721 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,721 miles
- Test number
- 726728192664
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four brake pipes corroded
Fail130,721 miles (+8,088)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,721 miles
- Test number
- 608923463160
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four brake pipes corroded
Pass122,633 miles (+2,163)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,633 miles
- Test number
- 503717658174
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted front to rear
Pass120,470 miles (+3,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 120,470 miles
- Test number
- 114457215314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,539 miles (+5,612)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,539 miles
- Test number
- 143564428652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,927 miles (+5,488)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,927 miles
- Test number
- 323964749944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,439 miles (+13,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 105,439 miles
- Test number
- 128211971804
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,710 miles (+12,205)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,710 miles
- Test number
- 955263832384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,505 miles (+14,415)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,505 miles
- Test number
- 489335561460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,090 miles (+20,066)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 65,090 miles
- Test number
- 427650885197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,024 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 45,024 miles
- Test number
- 767449284128
- NoteSmoke emissions too low to register
Questions about S18 VSB
- Does S18 VSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 VSB is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 VSB?
- The MOT on S18 VSB is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 VSB done?
- S18 VSB was recorded at 151,776 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,690 miles a year.
- Has S18 VSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 VSB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 VSB 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 VSB find?
- S18 VSB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.
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