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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T18 BMXMOT history

T18 BMX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,351 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 BMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 BMX was last recorded at 152,351 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,079 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,351 miles
  • 2024 – 152,079 miles
  • 2023 – 148,764 miles
  • 2022 – 146,734 miles
  • 2021 – 140,147 miles
  • 2020 – 127,398 miles
  • 2019 – 124,921 miles
  • 2018 – 123,420 miles
  • 2017 – 122,100 miles
  • 2016 – 119,557 miles
  • 2014 – 116,099 miles
  • 2013 – 112,852 miles
  • 2012 – 100,857 miles
  • 2011 – 98,758 miles
  • 2010 – 91,237 miles
  • 2009 – 81,615 miles
  • 2008 – 79,866 miles
  • 2007 – 75,264 miles
  • 2006 – 66,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,351 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,351 miles (+272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,351 miles
    Test number
    547695636575
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,079 miles (+3,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,079 miles
    Test number
    486040636302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,764 miles (+2,030)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,764 miles
    Test number
    657022689085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spy Hole Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spy Hole Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,734 miles
    Test number
    443576655713
    • 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))

  5. Fail146,734 miles (+6,587)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,734 miles
    Test number
    968452923615
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass140,147 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    921619674144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,398 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,398 miles
    Test number
    175323458969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,921 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    916678511844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,420 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    653272797237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass122,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    617735370962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,100 miles (+2,543)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    775365970515
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass119,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,557 miles
    Test number
    346315052054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail119,557 miles (+3,458)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,557 miles
    Test number
    760646812659
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,099 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,099 miles
    Test number
    715046324378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteNo spare wheel available

  15. Fail116,099 miles (+3,247)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,099 miles
    Test number
    437798014458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach the cores
    • NoteNo spare wheel available

  16. Pass112,852 miles (+11,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    398850623354
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass100,857 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    245506932378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,758 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    345118651240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,237 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    623455580244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,615 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    710594259255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,866 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    582683958271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,264 miles (+8,775)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    181263457256
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  23. Pass66,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    100427956251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 BMX

Does T18 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 BMX is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 BMX?
The MOT on T18 BMX is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 BMX done?
T18 BMX was recorded at 152,351 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has T18 BMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 BMX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 BMX 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 BMX find?
T18 BMX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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