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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

V18 ALWMOT history

V18 ALW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 94,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V18 ALW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,980 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ALW was last recorded at 94,980 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,398 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,582 miles
Average per year
11,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,980 miles
  • 2025 – 86,398 miles
  • 2024 – 72,434 miles
  • 2023 – 61,193 miles
  • 2022 – 40,549 miles
  • 2021 – 27,866 miles
  • 2020 – 23,387 miles
  • 2019 – 21,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,980 miles (+8,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    192906506000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass86,398 miles (+13,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    332211354389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front led side light slightly reduced output and slight yellowing to output
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  3. Pass72,434 miles (+11,241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    194166916432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,193 miles (+20,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    670127676527
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,549 miles (+12,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    614033762020
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner face

  6. Pass27,866 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    778416374555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,387 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,387 miles
    Test number
    869431473243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    194517608023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ALW

Does V18 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ALW is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 ALW?
The MOT on V18 ALW is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ALW done?
V18 ALW was recorded at 94,980 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 11,372 miles a year.
Has V18 ALW ever failed its MOT?
No. V18 ALW has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V18 ALW 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 V18 ALW find?
V18 ALW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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