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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

T18 POPMOT history

T18 POP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,848 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 POP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 POP was last recorded at 83,848 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,560 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,288 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,848 miles
  • 2024 – 79,560 miles
  • 2023 – 79,457 miles
  • 2022 – 78,071 miles
  • 2021 – 76,781 miles
  • 2020 – 75,596 miles
  • 2019 – 73,902 miles
  • 2018 – 72,298 miles
  • 2017 – 71,083 miles
  • 2016 – 63,713 miles
  • 2015 – 57,581 miles
  • 2014 – 55,275 miles
  • 2013 – 50,664 miles
  • 2012 – 47,872 miles
  • 2011 – 44,842 miles
  • 2010 – 36,196 miles
  • 2009 – 29,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    678305423406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail83,848 miles (+4,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    520055339790
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass79,560 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    820460787015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,457 miles (+629)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    384320129840
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad crumbly slightly

  5. Pass78,828 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    142965769405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    972980872682
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail78,071 miles (+1,290)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    237508400157
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,781 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,781 miles
    Test number
    118835817655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass75,596 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    661426841237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass73,902 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    721043627055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,298 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    294675068948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,083 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    389016147388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,713 miles (+6,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    762501163515
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass57,581 miles (+2,306)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    895455275145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to crack
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has nail to tread

  15. Pass55,275 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    436733254191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,664 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    816831953109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,872 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    407214362175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,842 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    526963051175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,196 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    840238450170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,314 miles
    Test number
    910409839117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 POP

Does T18 POP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 POP is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 POP?
The MOT on T18 POP is valid until 26 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 POP done?
T18 POP was recorded at 83,848 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has T18 POP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 POP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 POP 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 POP find?
T18 POP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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