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BMW 318

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T70 DMSMOT history

T70 DMS is a silver diesel BMW 318 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 266,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
266,082 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 DMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 DMS was last recorded at 266,082 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,077 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
17,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,082 miles
  • 2025 – 252,273 miles
  • 2023 – 242,806 miles
  • 2022 – 237,141 miles
  • 2021 – 205,590 miles
  • 2020 – 193,262 miles
  • 2019 – 185,654 miles
  • 2018 – 175,905 miles
  • 2017 – 154,054 miles
  • 2016 – 121,115 miles
  • 2015 – 85,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front shock absorber dust cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak diff.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All brake discs - ridged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,082 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    266,082 miles
    Test number
    352726016196
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail266,077 miles (+13,804)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,077 miles
    Test number
    622089654367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass252,273 miles (+9,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    252,273 miles
    Test number
    984991991612
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass242,806 miles (+5,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    242,806 miles
    Test number
    957669167699
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flexible coupling loose but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass237,141 miles (+31,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    237,141 miles
    Test number
    694489628758
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible coupling loose but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass205,590 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    205,590 miles
    Test number
    920775562265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail205,590 miles (+12,328)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,590 miles
    Test number
    851099037891
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass193,262 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,262 miles
    Test number
    444498199075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/dpf clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass185,654 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,654 miles
    Test number
    641222750241
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff.

  10. Fail185,651 miles (+9,746)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,651 miles
    Test number
    268004119447
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff.
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency 18%

  11. Pass175,905 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,905 miles
    Test number
    794550617297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs - ridged
    • AdvisoryOil leak - diff. pinion

  12. Fail175,904 miles (+21,850)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,904 miles
    Test number
    667132129302
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs - ridged
    • AdvisoryOil leak - diff. pinion

  13. Pass154,054 miles (+32,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,054 miles
    Test number
    965918227959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,115 miles (+36,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    548800611467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    320043931627
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T70 DMS

Does T70 DMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 DMS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 DMS?
The MOT on T70 DMS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 DMS done?
T70 DMS was recorded at 266,082 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 17,475 miles a year.
Has T70 DMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 DMS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 DMS 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 T70 DMS find?
T70 DMS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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