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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

V18 BTGMOT history

V18 BTG is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V18 BTG white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,030 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 BTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 BTG was last recorded at 129,030 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,867 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,163 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,030 miles
  • 2025 – 123,867 miles
  • 2024 – 116,016 miles
  • 2023 – 109,029 miles
  • 2022 – 98,766 miles
  • 2021 – 90,447 miles
  • 2020 – 80,687 miles
  • 2019 – 71,422 miles
  • 2018 – 68,214 miles
  • 2017 – 64,838 miles
  • 2016 – 59,767 miles
  • 2015 – 54,557 miles
  • 2014 – 49,569 miles
  • 2013 – 45,131 miles
  • 2012 – 40,123 miles
  • 2011 – 31,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,030 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,030 miles (+5,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    646364095915
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,867 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    603105887778
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass116,016 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    383206138569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,029 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    635146457432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,766 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    387413469869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,342 miles (+7,895)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    488461810534
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low pad warning wire broken

  7. Pass90,447 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,447 miles
    Test number
    868332066387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,687 miles (+9,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    793044279090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,422 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    556157574041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,214 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,214 miles
    Test number
    800458222715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,838 miles (+5,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    981018157293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,767 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    731526085465
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy also been modified on rear exhaust box (7.1.4)

  13. Pass54,557 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,557 miles
    Test number
    746769752139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,569 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    357933564296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    178554763204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,131 miles (+5,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    599404663213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass40,123 miles (+9,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,123 miles
    Test number
    888425882274
    • NoteRear tyres wearing thin on the outside edge`s

  18. Pass31,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    369846781404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 BTG

Does V18 BTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BTG is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 BTG?
The MOT on V18 BTG is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 BTG done?
V18 BTG was recorded at 129,030 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has V18 BTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 BTG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 BTG 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 BTG find?
V18 BTG passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear oil leak, but not excessive; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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