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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

T18 XJBMOT history

T18 XJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,709 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 XJB was last recorded at 112,709 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 6,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,259 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,450 miles
Average per year
8,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,709 miles
  • 2024 – 106,259 miles
  • 2023 – 94,982 miles
  • 2022 – 79,582 miles
  • 2020 – 65,785 miles
  • 2019 – 54,910 miles
  • 2018 – 51,097 miles
  • 2017 – 43,415 miles
  • 2016 – 35,176 miles
  • 2015 – 26,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,709 miles
    Test number
    645716894749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,709 miles (+6,450)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,709 miles
    Test number
    963300124048
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,259 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    925536920104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail106,257 miles (+11,275)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    583718677967
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass94,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    594597240267
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail94,978 miles (+15,396)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    317235845873
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass79,582 miles (+13,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    933524246941
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass65,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,785 miles
    Test number
    855395235108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail65,785 miles (+10,875)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,785 miles
    Test number
    219057397188
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass54,910 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    366612376855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,097 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    619308291960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,415 miles (+8,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    728938644445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,176 miles (+8,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,176 miles
    Test number
    126813350357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low and cut to cords less than 25mm. (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    503855301152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 XJB

Does T18 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 XJB is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 XJB?
The MOT on T18 XJB is valid until 23 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 XJB done?
T18 XJB was recorded at 112,709 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
Has T18 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 XJB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 XJB 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 XJB find?
T18 XJB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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