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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V18 ATGMOT history

V18 ATG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 232,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

V18 ATG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
232,387 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
20,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ATG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ATG was last recorded at 232,387 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 25,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,957 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
25,430 miles
Average per year
20,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,387 miles
  • 2025 – 206,957 miles
  • 2024 – 177,138 miles
  • 2023 – 153,380 miles
  • 2022 – 133,439 miles
  • 2021 – 112,685 miles
  • 2020 – 98,230 miles
  • 2019 – 83,691 miles
  • 2018 – 64,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,387 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,387 miles (+25,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    232,387 miles
    Test number
    614334134793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass206,957 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,957 miles
    Test number
    125199484195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail206,915 miles (+29,777)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,915 miles
    Test number
    895826803148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass177,138 miles (+23,758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,138 miles
    Test number
    231180935378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass153,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,380 miles
    Test number
    866226318099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail153,380 miles (+19,941)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,380 miles
    Test number
    495293167330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass133,439 miles (+20,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    314342389852
    • 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 also wearing heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass112,685 miles (+14,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    224741715418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,230 miles (+14,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    789298038468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Pass83,691 miles (+18,990)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    380295592041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    588747529261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 ATG

Does V18 ATG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ATG is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 ATG?
The MOT on V18 ATG is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ATG done?
V18 ATG was recorded at 232,387 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 20,847 miles a year.
Has V18 ATG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ATG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 ATG 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 ATG find?
V18 ATG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/60/16; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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