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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

V18 SCBMOT history

V18 SCB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

V18 SCB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,022 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SCB was last recorded at 118,022 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 4,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,598 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,424 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,022 miles
  • 2025 – 113,598 miles
  • 2024 – 111,580 miles
  • 2023 – 109,806 miles
  • 2022 – 109,802 miles
  • 2021 – 107,888 miles
  • 2020 – 104,661 miles
  • 2019 – 90,838 miles
  • 2018 – 84,704 miles
  • 2017 – 78,093 miles
  • 2016 – 68,678 miles
  • 2015 – 60,869 miles
  • 2014 – 54,082 miles
  • 2013 – 47,060 miles
  • 2012 – 40,379 miles
  • 2011 – 34,729 miles
  • 2010 – 27,397 miles
  • 2009 – 20,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,022 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,022 miles (+4,424)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,022 miles
    Test number
    671874645891
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    124909904149
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail113,598 miles (+2,018)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,598 miles
    Test number
    964608402407
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,580 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    777269923606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,806 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    642023181878
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside

  6. Fail109,806 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    778123330875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside

  7. Fail109,802 miles (+1,914)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    165920158304
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum...

  8. Pass107,888 miles (+3,227)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    510431302456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,661 miles (+13,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,661 miles
    Test number
    566729748844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,838 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    949091575191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    668709840846
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes not visable for full inspection

  12. Fail84,704 miles (+6,611)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    263349144978
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes not visable for full inspection

  13. Pass78,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    529965159140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes not visable for full inspection

  14. Fail78,093 miles (+9,415)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    851153815814
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes not visable for full inspection

  15. Pass68,678 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    280566225514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,869 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    847067615107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,082 miles (+7,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    639754014173
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,060 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    206566913435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    855148102141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,379 miles (+5,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    988258502148
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass34,729 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,729 miles
    Test number
    289256511137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,723 miles (+7,326)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    227240511413
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  23. Pass27,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    473417790080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail27,397 miles (+6,644)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    321837390011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,753 miles
    Test number
    233856389023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

Questions about V18 SCB

Does V18 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SCB is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 SCB?
The MOT on V18 SCB is valid until 19 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 SCB done?
V18 SCB was recorded at 118,022 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has V18 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SCB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 SCB 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 SCB find?
V18 SCB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 6 more.

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