BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc
V18 SECMOT history
V18 SEC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,157 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 94,157 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 SEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 SEC was last recorded at 94,157 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,467 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 690 miles
- Average per year
- 4,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,157 miles
- 2025 – 93,467 miles
- 2024 – 90,627 miles
- 2023 – 88,186 miles
- 2022 – 85,594 miles
- 2021 – 85,587 miles
- 2020 – 83,013 miles
- 2019 – 79,735 miles
- 2018 – 70,096 miles
- 2017 – 60,080 miles
- 2016 – 58,336 miles
- 2015 – 52,033 miles
- 2014 – 43,631 miles
- 2012 – 39,375 miles
- 2011 – 36,105 miles
- 2010 – 26,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,157 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,157 miles (+690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 94,157 miles
- Test number
- 931930952533
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,467 miles (+2,840)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 93,467 miles
- Test number
- 802330551210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,627 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 90,627 miles
- Test number
- 266895105138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Fail90,624 miles (+2,438)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,624 miles
- Test number
- 833830802746
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass88,186 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,186 miles
- Test number
- 851889903027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,594 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,594 miles
- Test number
- 449685550130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,587 miles (+2,574)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,587 miles
- Test number
- 536805979448
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,013 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,013 miles
- Test number
- 562885194060
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,735 miles
- Test number
- 523550287689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,735 miles (+9,639)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,735 miles
- Test number
- 124870656920
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,096 miles (+10,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,096 miles
- Test number
- 236229071619
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre
Pass60,080 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,080 miles
- Test number
- 989879025764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,336 miles (+6,303)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,336 miles
- Test number
- 397859887271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,033 miles (+4,104)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 52,033 miles
- Test number
- 426315860939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,929 miles (+4,298)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 47,929 miles
- Test number
- 856466605064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,631 miles (+4,256)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,631 miles
- Test number
- 759025314028
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail39,375 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,375 miles
- Test number
- 167573262319
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass39,375 miles (+2,909)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 39,375 miles
- Test number
- 879583362313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,466 miles (+361)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 36,466 miles
- Test number
- 257663622054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,105 miles (+9,486)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,105 miles
- Test number
- 757486481138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,619 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,619 miles
- Test number
- 762501910234
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing in the inner edges
Questions about V18 SEC
- Does V18 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SEC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 SEC?
- The MOT on V18 SEC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 SEC done?
- V18 SEC was recorded at 94,157 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
- Has V18 SEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 SEC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on V18 SEC 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 SEC find?
- V18 SEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 1 more.
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