
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
T18 LLRMOT history
T18 LLR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 156,640 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 LLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 LLR was last recorded at 156,640 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,634 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 8,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,640 miles
- 2025 – 151,226 miles
- 2024 – 144,735 miles
- 2022 – 137,211 miles
- 2021 – 129,777 miles
- 2020 – 123,239 miles
- 2019 – 117,213 miles
- 2018 – 109,405 miles
- 2017 – 102,881 miles
- 2016 – 80,715 miles
- 2014 – 60,038 miles
- 2013 – 46,758 miles
- 2012 – 36,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets The minimum Legal Requirememt Only (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,640 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 156,640 miles
- Test number
- 874689209249
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets The minimum Legal Requirememt Only (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,634 miles (+5,408)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,634 miles
- Test number
- 967283753246
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets The minimum Legal Requirememt Only (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,226 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,226 miles
- Test number
- 413443156737
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail151,221 miles (+6,486)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,221 miles
- Test number
- 445316994317
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,735 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,735 miles
- Test number
- 118608760038
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,211 miles (+7,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,211 miles
- Test number
- 143498161115
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,777 miles (+194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 129,777 miles
- Test number
- 640445588246
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds (5.3.2 (b))
Fail129,583 miles (+6,344)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,583 miles
- Test number
- 349686741615
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,239 miles (+261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,239 miles
- Test number
- 329310043436
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail122,978 miles (+5,765)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,978 miles
- Test number
- 415721825702
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass117,213 miles (+183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,213 miles
- Test number
- 404553654466
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edges
Fail117,030 miles (+7,625)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,030 miles
- Test number
- 217460608473
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edges
Pass109,405 miles (+125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,405 miles
- Test number
- 739263607034
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,280 miles (+6,399)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,280 miles
- Test number
- 305962128130
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,881 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,881 miles
- Test number
- 491865330834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,779 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 102,779 miles
- Test number
- 799325768556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,778 miles (+22,063)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,778 miles
- Test number
- 273766093076
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass80,715 miles (+20,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,715 miles
- Test number
- 837596036151
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Pass60,038 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,038 miles
- Test number
- 268914364320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,927 miles (+9,169)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 55,927 miles
- Test number
- 227148814104
- NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn
- NoteFront inner brake pads are getting low
- NoteRear tyres are getting low on tread
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,758 miles (+10,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,758 miles
- Test number
- 839479813114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass36,303 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,303 miles
- Test number
- 845374622151
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T18 LLR
- Does T18 LLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LLR is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 LLR?
- The MOT on T18 LLR is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 LLR done?
- T18 LLR was recorded at 156,640 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,792 miles a year.
- Has T18 LLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 LLR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 LLR 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 LLR find?
- T18 LLR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge meets the minimum legal requirememt only; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.
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