BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V18 AMUMOT history
V18 AMU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,866 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 AMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 AMU was last recorded at 96,866 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,866 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,866 miles
- 2025 – 94,886 miles
- 2024 – 91,841 miles
- 2023 – 85,756 miles
- 2022 – 79,159 miles
- 2021 – 73,087 miles
- 2020 – 68,600 miles
- 2019 – 60,729 miles
- 2018 – 54,129 miles
- 2017 – 48,274 miles
- 2016 – 40,363 miles
- 2014 – 24,342 miles
- 2013 – 16,610 miles
- 2012 – 12,469 miles
- 2011 – 9,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,866 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front and rear number plates doubled up
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Underbody covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,866 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,866 miles
- Test number
- 724705714155
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail96,866 miles (+1,980)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,866 miles
- Test number
- 161310261890
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass94,886 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 94,886 miles
- Test number
- 238068583964
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,841 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 91,841 miles
- Test number
- 996042842965
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,841 miles (+6,085)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,841 miles
- Test number
- 733883051716
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,756 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,756 miles
- Test number
- 687233842427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive signs on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear numberplates doubled up
Fail85,756 miles (+6,597)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,756 miles
- Test number
- 614488926396
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive signs on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear numberplates doubled up
Pass79,159 miles (+6,072)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 79,159 miles
- Test number
- 800408841856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass73,087 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 73,087 miles
- Test number
- 662002444840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and back (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail73,087 miles (+4,487)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,087 miles
- Test number
- 723696803718
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and back (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass68,600 miles (+7,871)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,600 miles
- Test number
- 324016259400
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass60,729 miles (+6,600)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 60,729 miles
- Test number
- 849726753148
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up but still same reg
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass54,129 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,129 miles
- Test number
- 409609178545
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up but still same reg
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates loose but still secure
Fail54,129 miles (+5,855)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,129 miles
- Test number
- 898689686073
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates doubled up but still same reg
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates loose but still secure
Pass48,274 miles (+7,911)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 48,274 miles
- Test number
- 129656774184
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear
- AdvisoryFront & rear registration plates doubled up with the same registration except for "GB" logo
- AdvisoryFront & rear registration plates loose but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre piece of metal in tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,363 miles (+16,021)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 40,363 miles
- Test number
- 771311787835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 24,342 miles
- Test number
- 205125814369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,342 miles (+7,732)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,342 miles
- Test number
- 495474714407
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass16,610 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 16,610 miles
- Test number
- 485051113352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,469 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 12,469 miles
- Test number
- 439693712390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 9,440 miles
- Test number
- 255636621372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 AMU
- Does V18 AMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 AMU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 AMU?
- The MOT on V18 AMU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 AMU done?
- V18 AMU was recorded at 96,866 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
- Has V18 AMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 AMU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 AMU 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 AMU find?
- V18 AMU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear subframe corroded.
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