BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
V18 RCSMOT history
V18 RCS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 125,614 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,092 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 RCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 RCS was last recorded at 125,614 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,796 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,818 miles
- Average per year
- 4,092 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,614 miles
- 2025 – 120,796 miles
- 2024 – 107,767 miles
- 2022 – 106,953 miles
- 2021 – 103,789 miles
- 2020 – 99,372 miles
- 2019 – 97,448 miles
- 2018 – 96,478 miles
- 2015 – 96,214 miles
- 2014 – 95,555 miles
- 2013 – 93,541 miles
- 2012 – 91,197 miles
- 2011 – 87,225 miles
- 2010 – 81,970 miles
- 2009 – 75,807 miles
- 2008 – 64,230 miles
- 2007 – 54,681 miles
- 2006 – 42,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,614 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 125,614 miles
- Test number
- 547493354051
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,614 miles (+4,818)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,614 miles
- Test number
- 192961452874
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,796 miles (+13,029)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 120,796 miles
- Test number
- 180175136327
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Pad Wire Loose.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,767 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 107,767 miles
- Test number
- 732270497182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,953 miles (+17)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,953 miles
- Test number
- 681143398931
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail106,936 miles (+3,147)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,936 miles
- Test number
- 225674788379
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,789 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 103,789 miles
- Test number
- 435223415937
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail103,788 miles (+4,416)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,788 miles
- Test number
- 286564339101
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass99,372 miles (+1,924)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,372 miles
- Test number
- 281287537180
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate has a crack
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear diff corroded
Pass97,448 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,448 miles
- Test number
- 576183620053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,478 miles (+264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,478 miles
- Test number
- 433323255749
- AdvisorySlightplay in front joints
Pass96,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 96,214 miles
- Test number
- 975052731274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,214 miles (+659)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,214 miles
- Test number
- 606070491627
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail95,555 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,555 miles
- Test number
- 508155024291
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass95,555 miles (+2,014)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 95,555 miles
- Test number
- 775475024203
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,541 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 93,541 miles
- Test number
- 779241563112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass91,197 miles (+3,972)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 91,197 miles
- Test number
- 947410862135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,225 miles (+5,255)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 87,225 miles
- Test number
- 249691231148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,970 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 81,970 miles
- Test number
- 410917550020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,807 miles (+11,577)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 75,807 miles
- Test number
- 100296339427
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure.
Pass64,230 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,230 miles
- Test number
- 852121858019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,091 miles (+9,410)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,091 miles
- Test number
- 122629748069
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass54,681 miles (+11,880)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,681 miles
- Test number
- 190602657060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 42,801 miles
- Test number
- 120994456077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 RCS
- Does V18 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 RCS is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 RCS?
- The MOT on V18 RCS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 RCS done?
- V18 RCS was recorded at 125,614 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,092 miles a year.
- Has V18 RCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 RCS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 RCS 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 RCS find?
- V18 RCS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front fog light not working; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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