
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass65,865 miles (+23,785)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,865 miles
- Test number
- 183457776279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass30,231 miles (+3,311)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 30,231 miles
- Test number
- 870517933768
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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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