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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

T18 DDRMOT history

T18 DDR is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,979 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DDR was last recorded at 150,979 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,162 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
817 miles
Average per year
5,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,979 miles
  • 2025 – 150,162 miles
  • 2024 – 148,525 miles
  • 2023 – 147,707 miles
  • 2022 – 146,698 miles
  • 2021 – 144,587 miles
  • 2020 – 142,133 miles
  • 2019 – 134,804 miles
  • 2018 – 126,364 miles
  • 2017 – 111,663 miles
  • 2016 – 103,001 miles
  • 2015 – 89,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,979 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has slight damage top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,979 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,979 miles
    Test number
    598698647264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,162 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    831274107029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,525 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,525 miles
    Test number
    906290028613
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage top
  4. Fail148,503 miles (+796)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,503 miles
    Test number
    234374865271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage top
  5. Pass147,707 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    688665362169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,698 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,698 miles
    Test number
    662940814143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,587 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    202323273150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,133 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    257666556183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,126 miles (+7,322)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,126 miles
    Test number
    510106690389
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass134,804 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,804 miles
    Test number
    248798713803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,793 miles (+8,429)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    313424198506
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker top mount starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Top shocker mount starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre monitoring light illuminated
  12. Pass126,364 miles (+14,701)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    879649800494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,663 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    906651273287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,001 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    545121012393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust flanges (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail102,480 miles (+12,986)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    993583067392
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad sensor by-passed.
    • AdvisoryHorn tone poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspect incorrect rear coil springs fitted.
  16. Pass89,494 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    288370185486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,487 miles3 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    145627475126
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T18 DDR

Does T18 DDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DDR is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DDR?
The MOT on T18 DDR is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DDR done?
T18 DDR was recorded at 150,979 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
Has T18 DDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DDR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 DDR 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 DDR find?
T18 DDR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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