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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

T18 DOPMOT history

T18 DOP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,574 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DOP was last recorded at 84,574 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,263 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,311 miles
Average per year
3,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,574 miles
  • 2025 – 77,263 miles
  • 2024 – 64,154 miles
  • 2023 – 62,614 miles
  • 2022 – 57,170 miles
  • 2021 – 49,815 miles
  • 2020 – 43,134 miles
  • 2019 – 38,077 miles
  • 2018 – 37,293 miles
  • 2017 – 36,095 miles
  • 2016 – 34,462 miles
  • 2015 – 31,702 miles
  • 2014 – 30,928 miles
  • 2013 – 28,994 miles
  • 2012 – 26,884 miles
  • 2011 – 24,323 miles
  • 2010 – 21,549 miles
  • 2009 – 17,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,574 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • No emissions detected

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,574 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    454634169330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,263 miles (+13,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    874538500659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,154 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    318475903336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,614 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    689377860170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,614 miles (+5,444)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    468397324664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,170 miles (+7,355)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,170 miles
    Test number
    754485042142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,815 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,815 miles
    Test number
    384612261786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail49,623 miles (+6,489)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    526090743086
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass43,134 miles (+5,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    160737417361
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Camera
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass38,077 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    619675105927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    193755513030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail37,293 miles (+1,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    560868672143
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass36,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    515209185556
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  14. Fail36,095 miles (+1,633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    616943122532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  15. Pass34,462 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    259097767123
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  16. Pass31,702 miles (+774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    305461746457
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected

  17. Pass30,928 miles (+1,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    127634504392
    • NoteNo emissions recorded

  18. Fail28,994 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    225773603333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight wear on inner and outer on all tyres

  19. Pass28,994 miles (+2,110)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    675603003381
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight wear on inner and outer on all tyres

  20. Pass26,884 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,884 miles
    Test number
    726463412333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,323 miles (+2,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    285394301366
    • NoteEngine and floor undershields fitted

  22. Pass21,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    461242100439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,549 miles (+3,754)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    882822000394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCuts in o/s/f tyre

  24. Pass17,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,795 miles
    Test number
    931692709374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 DOP

Does T18 DOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DOP is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 DOP?
The MOT on T18 DOP is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DOP done?
T18 DOP was recorded at 84,574 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,957 miles a year.
Has T18 DOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DOP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 DOP 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 DOP find?
T18 DOP passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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