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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V18 NGAMOT history

V18 NGA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V18 NGA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,303 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 NGA
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
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 NGA was last recorded at 131,303 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 11,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,637 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,666 miles
Average per year
13,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,303 miles
  • 2024 – 119,637 miles
  • 2023 – 107,526 miles
  • 2022 – 95,363 miles
  • 2021 – 80,918 miles
  • 2020 – 66,104 miles
  • 2019 – 43,459 miles
  • 2018 – 21,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,303 miles (+11,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    406942024678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,637 miles
    Test number
    770618772274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,637 miles (+12,111)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,637 miles
    Test number
    250340738976
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass107,526 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,526 miles
    Test number
    714921244822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,363 miles (+14,445)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,363 miles
    Test number
    472480912131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    111335287225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,918 miles (+318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    655475884855
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  8. Fail80,600 miles (+14,496)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    519246981904
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  9. Pass66,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    288117859272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,104 miles (+4,861)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    974899442792
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass61,243 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    276680890554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,065 miles (+17,606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    215352550923
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass43,459 miles (+22,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,459 miles
    Test number
    535669266068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass21,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    314778317962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 NGA

Does V18 NGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 NGA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 NGA?
The MOT on V18 NGA is valid until 2 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 NGA done?
V18 NGA was recorded at 131,303 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 13,945 miles a year.
Has V18 NGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 NGA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 NGA 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 NGA find?
V18 NGA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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