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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

V18 BEYMOT history

V18 BEY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

V18 BEY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2026
Mileage
121,128 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 BEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 BEY was last recorded at 121,128 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,128 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,128 miles
  • 2024 – 118,665 miles
  • 2023 – 114,601 miles
  • 2022 – 111,614 miles
  • 2021 – 107,238 miles
  • 2019 – 97,504 miles
  • 2018 – 87,547 miles
  • 2017 – 74,024 miles
  • 2016 – 62,220 miles
  • 2015 – 47,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,128 miles
    Test number
    971156793006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail121,128 miles (+2,463)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,128 miles
    Test number
    582500390817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,665 miles (+4,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    512649437551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass114,601 miles (+2,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,601 miles
    Test number
    883045472364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass111,614 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    921398596493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,238 miles (+9,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    360015630947
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,504 miles (+9,957)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    746789669947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,547 miles (+13,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    938645725977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to vehicle
  9. Pass74,024 miles (+11,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    583279495097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (255/30/19) (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass62,220 miles (+14,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    831133141164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,502 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    537691683033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,427 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    231549909048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre also worn on inner edge and damaged on outer sidewall

Questions about V18 BEY

Does V18 BEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 BEY expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 BEY?
The MOT on V18 BEY expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 BEY done?
V18 BEY was recorded at 121,128 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has V18 BEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 BEY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 BEY 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 BEY find?
V18 BEY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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