BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T18 YHWMOT history
T18 YHW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 209,407 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 YHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 YHW was last recorded at 209,407 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,473 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,934 miles
- Average per year
- 4,570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,407 miles
- 2025 – 207,473 miles
- 2024 – 205,837 miles
- 2023 – 205,157 miles
- 2022 – 203,793 miles
- 2021 – 203,009 miles
- 2020 – 202,527 miles
- 2019 – 201,359 miles
- 2018 – 195,009 miles
- 2017 – 188,419 miles
- 2016 – 181,144 miles
- 2015 – 175,358 miles
- 2014 – 169,136 miles
- 2013 – 164,136 miles
- 2012 – 158,380 miles
- 2011 – 152,454 miles
- 2010 – 148,006 miles
- 2009 – 144,895 miles
- 2008 – 141,110 miles
- 2007 – 137,946 miles
- 2006 – 117,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,407 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,407 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 209,407 miles
- Test number
- 359666625833
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
Pass207,473 miles (+1,636)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 207,473 miles
- Test number
- 636902543284
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear number plate faded and hazy
Pass205,837 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 205,837 miles
- Test number
- 371904458047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,836 miles (+679)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,836 miles
- Test number
- 135289902188
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,157 miles (+1,364)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 205,157 miles
- Test number
- 643612365442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,793 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 203,793 miles
- Test number
- 400074367647
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail203,793 miles (+784)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,793 miles
- Test number
- 741891827656
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass203,009 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 203,009 miles
- Test number
- 990057398442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,527 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 202,527 miles
- Test number
- 205599730617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,359 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 201,359 miles
- Test number
- 727305926528
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail201,359 miles (+6,350)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,359 miles
- Test number
- 186037452293
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass195,009 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 195,009 miles
- Test number
- 320136797679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,853 miles (+6,434)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,853 miles
- Test number
- 395516929685
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,419 miles (+7,275)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 188,419 miles
- Test number
- 369244005913
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft doughnut Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass181,144 miles (+5,786)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 181,144 miles
- Test number
- 962982435817
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides: Lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWipers streak slightly
Pass175,358 miles (+6,222)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 175,358 miles
- Test number
- 718921015257
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass169,136 miles (+5,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 169,136 miles
- Test number
- 167257104261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass164,136 miles (+5,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 164,136 miles
- Test number
- 997211503223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass158,380 miles (+5,926)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 158,380 miles
- Test number
- 978233602293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
Pass152,454 miles (+4,448)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 152,454 miles
- Test number
- 815744001233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,006 miles (+3,111)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 148,006 miles
- Test number
- 242198390477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,895 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 144,895 miles
- Test number
- 593349099155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,110 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 141,110 miles
- Test number
- 280754398455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,946 miles (+20,320)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 137,946 miles
- Test number
- 744378987122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,626 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 117,626 miles
- Test number
- 834823296179
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T18 YHW
- Does T18 YHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 YHW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 YHW?
- The MOT on T18 YHW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 YHW done?
- T18 YHW was recorded at 209,407 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
- Has T18 YHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 YHW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T18 YHW 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 YHW find?
- T18 YHW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded.
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