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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,991 cc

T18 SECMOT history

T18 SEC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
139,800 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 SEC was last recorded at 139,800 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,770 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,800 miles
  • 2023 – 132,550 miles
  • 2022 – 118,078 miles
  • 2020 – 98,985 miles
  • 2019 – 92,413 miles
  • 2018 – 85,676 miles
  • 2017 – 85,645 miles
  • 2016 – 83,517 miles
  • 2015 – 71,991 miles
  • 2014 – 62,588 miles
  • 2013 – 49,092 miles
  • 2012 – 35,311 miles
  • 2011 – 24,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,800 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,800 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,800 miles
    Test number
    860954490979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,770 miles (+7,220)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    739825372316
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass132,550 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    807940123655
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail132,549 miles (+14,471)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,549 miles
    Test number
    130717290152
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,078 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    459827672990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail118,077 miles (+19,092)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    368813006795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,985 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    916759576771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,980 miles (+196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    490137031196
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  9. Pass98,784 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    728084183711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,413 miles (+6,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    242220171519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension roses bushes worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass85,676 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    932808937030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,645 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,645 miles
    Test number
    706190715327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,517 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    235036242872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass83,079 miles (+11,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    486244249010
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on indicating fault
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre getting low
  15. Pass71,991 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,991 miles
    Test number
    457004505130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,588 miles (+13,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,588 miles
    Test number
    795246614112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass49,092 miles (+13,781)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    667219203123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,311 miles (+11,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    255772262039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,073 miles
    Test number
    909370631129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 SEC

Does T18 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 SEC expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 SEC?
The MOT on T18 SEC expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 SEC done?
T18 SEC was recorded at 139,800 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 8,933 miles a year.
Has T18 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 SEC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 SEC 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 SEC find?
T18 SEC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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