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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T18 PCTMOT history

T18 PCT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 PCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 PCT was last recorded at 125,351 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 2,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,834 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,517 miles
Average per year
5,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,351 miles
  • 2024 – 122,834 miles
  • 2023 – 121,310 miles
  • 2022 – 116,801 miles
  • 2021 – 115,719 miles
  • 2020 – 111,606 miles
  • 2019 – 104,761 miles
  • 2018 – 96,884 miles
  • 2017 – 89,139 miles
  • 2016 – 80,561 miles
  • 2015 – 72,011 miles
  • 2014 – 67,424 miles
  • 2013 – 60,218 miles
  • 2012 – 52,823 miles
  • 2011 – 45,636 miles
  • 2010 – 39,537 miles
  • 2009 – 30,129 miles
  • 2008 – 22,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,351 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all under body covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear tread depth low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,351 miles (+2,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    461439674509
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass122,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    581626840912
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,834 miles (+1,524)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    618709902767
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    952105200327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,310 miles (+4,509)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    880326699461
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,801 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,801 miles
    Test number
    974346448986
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all under body covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,799 miles (+7)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    310126715871
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all under body covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    676510140301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,792 miles (+1,073)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    174893715494
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    410638307167
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail115,714 miles (+4,108)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,714 miles
    Test number
    301841788996
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    233344400364
    • AdvisoryPlay in front wishbone rear bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/ steering knuckle

  13. Fail111,603 miles (+6,842)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    538864308485
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in front wishbone rear bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/ steering knuckle

  14. Pass104,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    967912553320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail104,761 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    482213539674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall/worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass96,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    847585323029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread depth low

  17. Fail96,884 miles (+7,745)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    675723531856
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread depth low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  18. Pass89,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    681365840508
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail89,139 miles (+8,578)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    986736504592
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass80,561 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    541781461058
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Fail80,551 miles (+8,540)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    299395319110
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass72,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    778375705096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,010 miles (+4,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,010 miles
    Test number
    718315505096
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass67,424 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    786996204032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,218 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    907327703080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,823 miles (+7,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    775405102081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass45,636 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    245012011068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,537 miles (+9,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    114596900034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,129 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    481326309019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    262439308038
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T18 PCT

Does T18 PCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 PCT is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 PCT?
The MOT on T18 PCT is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 PCT done?
T18 PCT was recorded at 125,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
Has T18 PCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 PCT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 PCT 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 PCT find?
T18 PCT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod, and 1 more.

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