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BMW 2 Series

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

V18 THUMOT history

V18 THU is a white petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

V18 THU white BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,856 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 THU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
2 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 THU was last recorded at 74,856 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,819 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
8,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,856 miles
  • 2025 – 65,865 miles
  • 2024 – 42,080 miles
  • 2023 – 30,231 miles
  • 2022 – 26,920 miles
  • 2021 – 24,719 miles
  • 2020 – 22,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,856 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,856 miles
    Test number
    369891387613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,819 miles (+8,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    797429751775
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,865 miles (+23,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,865 miles
    Test number
    183457776279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,080 miles (+11,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    357167509430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass30,231 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    870517933768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,920 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,920 miles
    Test number
    588859619429
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Fail26,920 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,920 miles
    Test number
    495255817680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass24,719 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    128577156433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    804176961042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 THU

Does V18 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 THU is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 THU?
The MOT on V18 THU is valid until 20 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 THU done?
V18 THU was recorded at 74,856 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 8,621 miles a year.
Has V18 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 THU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 THU 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 THU find?
V18 THU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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