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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

V18 SCAMOT history

V18 SCA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

V18 SCA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,111 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SCA was last recorded at 87,111 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,076 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,035 miles
Average per year
6,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,111 miles
  • 2025 – 83,076 miles
  • 2024 – 76,845 miles
  • 2023 – 71,875 miles
  • 2022 – 67,915 miles
  • 2021 – 61,187 miles
  • 2019 – 51,601 miles
  • 2018 – 45,477 miles
  • 2017 – 32,247 miles
  • 2016 – 25,114 miles
  • 2015 – 18,790 miles
  • 2014 – 12,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,111 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,111 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    727202554637
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,076 miles (+6,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,076 miles
    Test number
    747318549437
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,845 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    694224209101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,875 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    818880618169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,915 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    439905874614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,344 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    624707853860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    617330308885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,187 miles (+9,586)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    747024033978
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,601 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    593225691936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,477 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    339138992795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,405 miles (+13,158)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    712329901121
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass32,247 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,247 miles
    Test number
    468309997254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass25,114 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,114 miles
    Test number
    458399524612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,790 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,790 miles
    Test number
    787899765017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,451 miles
    Test number
    998557374085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 SCA

Does V18 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SCA is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 SCA?
The MOT on V18 SCA is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 SCA done?
V18 SCA was recorded at 87,111 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,106 miles a year.
Has V18 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SCA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V18 SCA 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 SCA find?
V18 SCA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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