BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
S18 WAJMOT history
S18 WAJ is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 179,596 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 WAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 WAJ was last recorded at 179,596 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,472 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,124 miles
- Average per year
- 4,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,596 miles
- 2024 – 177,472 miles
- 2023 – 176,115 miles
- 2022 – 174,664 miles
- 2021 – 172,455 miles
- 2020 – 171,124 miles
- 2019 – 167,272 miles
- 2018 – 163,799 miles
- 2017 – 161,480 miles
- 2016 – 157,804 miles
- 2015 – 156,659 miles
- 2014 – 155,651 miles
- 2013 – 151,284 miles
- 2012 – 141,098 miles
- 2011 – 133,245 miles
- 2009 – 119,653 miles
- 2008 – 110,004 miles
- 2007 – 101,431 miles
- 2006 – 93,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,596 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,596 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 179,596 miles
- Test number
- 672512995224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass177,472 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 177,472 miles
- Test number
- 202626301242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass176,115 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 176,115 miles
- Test number
- 344529506497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass174,664 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 174,664 miles
- Test number
- 391170763425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,455 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 172,455 miles
- Test number
- 495777973817
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass171,124 miles (+3,852)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 171,124 miles
- Test number
- 761262051073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass167,272 miles (+3,473)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 167,272 miles
- Test number
- 192402698227
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass163,799 miles (+2,319)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 163,799 miles
- Test number
- 565709979139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,480 miles (+3,676)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 161,480 miles
- Test number
- 998393688272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,804 miles (+1,145)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 157,804 miles
- Test number
- 996258520338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,659 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 156,659 miles
- Test number
- 238855835450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,651 miles (+4,367)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 155,651 miles
- Test number
- 537332844160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,284 miles (+559)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 151,284 miles
- Test number
- 187804033149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs are rusty and worn
- NoteSuspect front exhaust pipe support bracket missing
Fail150,725 miles (+9,627)8 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,725 miles
- Test number
- 636680623114
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
- NoteFront brake discs are rusty and worn
- NoteSuspect front exhaust pipe support bracket missing
Pass141,098 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 141,098 miles
- Test number
- 915487312161
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail141,094 miles (+7,849)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,094 miles
- Test number
- 166830412151
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass133,245 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 133,245 miles
- Test number
- 336278791080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f suspension butterfly bushes worn
Fail133,245 miles (+13,592)3 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,245 miles
- Test number
- 648028791058
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f suspension butterfly bushes worn
Pass119,653 miles (+9,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 119,653 miles
- Test number
- 713320409300
- 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)
Pass110,004 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 110,004 miles
- Test number
- 152545958235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,003 miles (+8,572)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,003 miles
- Test number
- 242514858245
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,431 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 101,431 miles
- Test number
- 333057557277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,521 miles (+58)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 93,521 miles
- Test number
- 232605346247
- NoteAIR BAG WARNING ON DASH
- NoteSLIGHT UNEVEN BRAKING TO FRONT BRAKES
- NoteSLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISC BOTH SIDE
- NoteSLIGHT WEAR TO REAR BRAKE DISC BOTH SIDE
Fail93,463 miles3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,463 miles
- Test number
- 811953546208
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAir bag light on dash
- NoteBrake warning light om dash
- NoteNear side rear tyre under inflated
Questions about S18 WAJ
- Does S18 WAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 WAJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S18 WAJ?
- The MOT on S18 WAJ is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 WAJ done?
- S18 WAJ was recorded at 179,596 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
- Has S18 WAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 WAJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2013.
- Has the mileage on S18 WAJ 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 WAJ find?
- S18 WAJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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