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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T18 VJBMOT history

T18 VJB is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,070 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 VJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 VJB was last recorded at 131,070 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,773 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,297 miles
Average per year
10,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,070 miles
  • 2024 – 124,773 miles
  • 2023 – 120,112 miles
  • 2022 – 113,230 miles
  • 2021 – 102,614 miles
  • 2020 – 86,850 miles
  • 2019 – 69,297 miles
  • 2018 – 56,207 miles
  • 2017 – 46,281 miles
  • 2016 – 33,334 miles
  • 2015 – 18,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,070 miles (+6,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    890194343603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass124,773 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    436494206475
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,112 miles
    Test number
    647997237785
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All Rear Brake Pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail120,112 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,112 miles
    Test number
    632437243644
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All Rear Brake Pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,230 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    224096729377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,614 miles (+15,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,614 miles
    Test number
    508100471185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,850 miles (+17,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    937282452024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,297 miles (+13,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    188623262587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,207 miles (+9,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    298930257399
    • 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))
  10. Pass46,281 miles (+12,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    945442967936
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 2mm and worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 2mm
  11. Pass33,334 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,334 miles
    Test number
    173309894646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,032 miles (+14,245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    964317173742
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass18,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    649113335179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 VJB

Does T18 VJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 VJB is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 VJB?
The MOT on T18 VJB is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 VJB done?
T18 VJB was recorded at 131,070 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,578 miles a year.
Has T18 VJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 VJB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 VJB 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 VJB find?
T18 VJB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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