BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
T18 GCHMOT history
T18 GCH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 197,622 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 GCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 GCH was last recorded at 197,622 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 11,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 185,785 miles · 16 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,837 miles
- Average per year
- 9,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,622 miles
- 2024 – 185,785 miles
- 2023 – 174,807 miles
- 2022 – 165,307 miles
- 2021 – 154,353 miles
- 2020 – 142,769 miles
- 2019 – 133,546 miles
- 2018 – 126,596 miles
- 2017 – 119,981 miles
- 2016 – 114,256 miles
- 2015 – 109,514 miles
- 2014 – 100,902 miles
- 2013 – 94,083 miles
- 2012 – 84,673 miles
- 2011 – 73,472 miles
- 2010 – 57,468 miles
- 2009 – 43,253 miles
- 2008 – 34,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,622 miles
- MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,622 miles (+11,837)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 197,622 miles
- Test number
- 435894360743
- MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,785 miles (+10,978)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 185,785 miles
- Test number
- 544724152451
- MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,807 miles (+9,500)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 174,807 miles
- Test number
- 670752582062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,307 miles (+10,954)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,307 miles
- Test number
- 338023407857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass154,353 miles (+11,584)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,353 miles
- Test number
- 357096551098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,769 miles (+9,223)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,769 miles
- Test number
- 630880348035
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,546 miles (+6,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,546 miles
- Test number
- 481153191696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,596 miles (+107)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 126,596 miles
- Test number
- 977583789902
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail126,489 miles (+6,508)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 845149628784
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to limit on inside edge
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass119,981 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,981 miles
- Test number
- 931583786846
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,981 miles (+5,725)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,981 miles
- Test number
- 618103521876
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a big lump out of side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,256 miles (+4,742)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 114,256 miles
- Test number
- 601761511651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,514 miles (+8,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 109,514 miles
- Test number
- 679635808543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,902 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 100,902 miles
- Test number
- 599185474288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,868 miles (+6,785)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,868 miles
- Test number
- 838304574273
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass94,083 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 425047453282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail94,083 miles (+2,355)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 329707053411
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass91,728 miles (+7,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,728 miles
- Test number
- 626006203159
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,673 miles (+11,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,673 miles
- Test number
- 209583382086
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,472 miles (+16,004)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,472 miles
- Test number
- 366394971060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,468 miles (+14,215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,468 miles
- Test number
- 492944250021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,253 miles (+8,527)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,253 miles
- Test number
- 131932379057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,726 miles
- Test number
- 581870588020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 GCH
- Does T18 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 GCH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T18 GCH?
- The MOT on T18 GCH is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 GCH done?
- T18 GCH was recorded at 197,622 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,207 miles a year.
- Has T18 GCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 GCH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on T18 GCH 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 GCH find?
- T18 GCH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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