BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T718 LOEMOT history
T718 LOE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,290 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,290 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T718 LOE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T718 LOE was last recorded at 117,290 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 11,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,808 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,482 miles
- Average per year
- 3,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,290 miles
- 2025 – 105,808 miles
- 2024 – 90,502 miles
- 2023 – 82,040 miles
- 2022 – 74,414 miles
- 2021 – 70,558 miles
- 2020 – 68,389 miles
- 2019 – 68,012 miles
- 2018 – 67,092 miles
- 2017 – 66,428 miles
- 2016 – 65,698 miles
- 2015 – 64,996 miles
- 2014 – 64,150 miles
- 2013 – 63,937 miles
- 2012 – 62,230 miles
- 2011 – 60,787 miles
- 2010 – 59,830 miles
- 2009 – 58,672 miles
- 2008 – 57,443 miles
- 2007 – 55,586 miles
- 2006 – 51,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,290 miles
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake low
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Low reading nearside handbrake.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,290 miles (+11,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,290 miles
- Test number
- 676743996317
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake low
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,808 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 105,808 miles
- Test number
- 538544898574
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
Fail105,808 miles (+15,306)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,808 miles
- Test number
- 731662174382
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
Pass90,502 miles (+8,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,502 miles
- Test number
- 751154488021
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass82,040 miles (+7,626)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 82,040 miles
- Test number
- 150330133403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,414 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 74,414 miles
- Test number
- 985158545888
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLow reading nearside handbrake.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail74,409 miles (+3,851)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,409 miles
- Test number
- 485787361768
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shockabsorber top mount shockaborber shaft corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLow reading nearside handbrake.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,558 miles (+2,169)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,558 miles
- Test number
- 904619454426
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Handbrake reading low
Pass68,389 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,389 miles
- Test number
- 504327428753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,012 miles (+920)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 68,012 miles
- Test number
- 521939413234
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,092 miles (+664)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 67,092 miles
- Test number
- 576783395461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,428 miles (+730)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 66,428 miles
- Test number
- 164345287789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,698 miles (+702)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,698 miles
- Test number
- 297224931151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,996 miles (+846)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 64,996 miles
- Test number
- 705482395027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,150 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,150 miles
- Test number
- 195169774036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,937 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,937 miles
- Test number
- 607598573053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail63,937 miles (+1,707)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,937 miles
- Test number
- 689318773013
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,230 miles (+1,443)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 62,230 miles
- Test number
- 489010402130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,787 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,787 miles
- Test number
- 155712761070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,830 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,830 miles
- Test number
- 162433260478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,672 miles (+1,229)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 58,672 miles
- Test number
- 110282969479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,443 miles (+1,857)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,443 miles
- Test number
- 914606068088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,586 miles (+3,907)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,586 miles
- Test number
- 323405767065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,679 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 51,679 miles
- Test number
- 781294446063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T718 LOE
- Does T718 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T718 LOE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T718 LOE?
- The MOT on T718 LOE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T718 LOE done?
- T718 LOE was recorded at 117,290 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
- Has T718 LOE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T718 LOE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T718 LOE 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 T718 LOE find?
- T718 LOE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside parking brake low; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on the inner edges.
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