BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
T18 AGBMOT history
T18 AGB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 120,050 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 AGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 AGB was last recorded at 120,050 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,050 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,050 miles
- 2025 – 116,445 miles
- 2024 – 111,952 miles
- 2023 – 108,011 miles
- 2022 – 103,320 miles
- 2021 – 96,958 miles
- 2020 – 91,225 miles
- 2019 – 87,681 miles
- 2018 – 83,994 miles
- 2017 – 80,784 miles
- 2016 – 75,795 miles
- 2015 – 70,085 miles
- 2014 – 63,683 miles
- 2013 – 57,697 miles
- 2012 – 52,444 miles
- 2011 – 48,554 miles
- 2009 – 45,107 miles
- 2008 – 41,568 miles
- 2007 – 35,485 miles
- 2006 – 24,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,050 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,050 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 120,050 miles
- Test number
- 660123075129
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,050 miles (+3,605)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,050 miles
- Test number
- 375640226807
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,445 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,445 miles
- Test number
- 903809035096
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,444 miles (+4,492)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,444 miles
- Test number
- 297342437577
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,952 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,952 miles
- Test number
- 304196790610
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,944 miles (+3,933)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,944 miles
- Test number
- 647746733964
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,011 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 108,011 miles
- Test number
- 795864251948
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,011 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,011 miles
- Test number
- 530011696311
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,320 miles (+6,362)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,320 miles
- Test number
- 270471755435
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake requirements just met
Pass96,958 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 96,958 miles
- Test number
- 155352638079
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,225 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,225 miles
- Test number
- 544157712011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,681 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 678391330703
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,681 miles (+3,687)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,681 miles
- Test number
- 444503484170
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,994 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,994 miles
- Test number
- 720872741194
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,784 miles
- Test number
- 126671936681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,784 miles (+4,989)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,784 miles
- Test number
- 780442931895
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass75,795 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,795 miles
- Test number
- 637264710343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,085 miles (+6,402)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,085 miles
- Test number
- 486571695096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,683 miles (+5,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 63,683 miles
- Test number
- 497248094036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass57,697 miles (+80)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 57,697 miles
- Test number
- 467016503123
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage
Fail57,617 miles (+5,173)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,617 miles
- Test number
- 736691203179
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage
Pass52,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 52,444 miles
- Test number
- 599847002118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,444 miles (+3,890)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,444 miles
- Test number
- 877437302153
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads 3/4 worn
- NoteNsf lower suspension arm has slight play in the rear bush
Pass48,554 miles (+3,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,554 miles
- Test number
- 185163331490
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to manufacturers wear bars
Pass45,107 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,107 miles
- Test number
- 253617009391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,568 miles (+6,083)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 41,568 miles
- Test number
- 214241828477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,485 miles (+11,029)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 35,485 miles
- Test number
- 401702707417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 24,456 miles
- Test number
- 210493806366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 AGB
- Does T18 AGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 AGB is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 AGB?
- The MOT on T18 AGB is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 AGB done?
- T18 AGB was recorded at 120,050 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
- Has T18 AGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 AGB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 AGB 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 T18 AGB find?
- T18 AGB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.
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