BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
T18 TUUMOT history
T18 TUU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 188,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 188,464 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 15,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 TUU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 TUU was last recorded at 188,464 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 14,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,963 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,501 miles
- Average per year
- 15,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,464 miles
- 2024 – 173,963 miles
- 2023 – 161,468 miles
- 2022 – 142,318 miles
- 2021 – 124,420 miles
- 2020 – 108,757 miles
- 2019 – 78,175 miles
- 2018 – 61,458 miles
- 2017 – 44,875 miles
- 2015 – 28,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,464 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,464 miles (+14,501)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 188,464 miles
- Test number
- 630582990349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass173,963 miles (+12,495)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 173,963 miles
- Test number
- 653752388650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,468 miles (+19,150)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 161,468 miles
- Test number
- 753095451405
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Pass142,318 miles (+17,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 142,318 miles
- Test number
- 363450694882
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Propshaft seal minor leak
Pass124,420 miles (+15,663)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 124,420 miles
- Test number
- 754261473832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,757 miles (+30,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 108,757 miles
- Test number
- 270403857299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass78,175 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,175 miles
- Test number
- 214433921924
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail78,172 miles (+16,714)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,172 miles
- Test number
- 280554993931
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge
Pass61,458 miles (+16,583)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,458 miles
- Test number
- 410576467796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,875 miles (+1,855)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 44,875 miles
- Test number
- 214990390207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,020 miles (+14,492)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,020 miles
- Test number
- 593196498633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,528 miles
- Test number
- 886655735108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 TUU
- Does T18 TUU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TUU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T18 TUU?
- The MOT on T18 TUU is valid until 25 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 TUU done?
- T18 TUU was recorded at 188,464 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 15,252 miles a year.
- Has T18 TUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 TUU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on T18 TUU 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 TUU find?
- T18 TUU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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