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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

T18 VARMOT history

T18 VAR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 64,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,931 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 VAR was last recorded at 64,931 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 11,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,895 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,036 miles
Average per year
6,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,931 miles
  • 2025 – 53,895 miles
  • 2024 – 44,424 miles
  • 2023 – 33,537 miles
  • 2022 – 30,436 miles
  • 2021 – 25,584 miles
  • 2020 – 21,216 miles
  • 2019 – 15,016 miles
  • 2018 – 14,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,931 miles
    Test number
    542659985399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail64,931 miles (+11,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,931 miles
    Test number
    655374360975
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass53,895 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,895 miles
    Test number
    535601143037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,424 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    834226745160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,537 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,537 miles
    Test number
    806194812487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,436 miles (+4,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    846666342902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  7. Pass25,584 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    884433048927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass21,216 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    851431652278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,016 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    15,016 miles
    Test number
    920114850299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,279 miles
    Test number
    761327468453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,279 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,279 miles
    Test number
    421941431812
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about T18 VAR

Does T18 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 VAR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 VAR?
The MOT on T18 VAR is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 VAR done?
T18 VAR was recorded at 64,931 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,742 miles a year.
Has T18 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 VAR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 VAR 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 VAR find?
T18 VAR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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