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BMW 635

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

W18 BMRMOT history

W18 BMR is a black diesel BMW 635 first used on 11 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

W18 BMR black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,242 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 BMR was last recorded at 130,242 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 10,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,556 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,686 miles
Average per year
8,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,242 miles
  • 2025 – 119,556 miles
  • 2024 – 112,546 miles
  • 2023 – 107,236 miles
  • 2022 – 97,126 miles
  • 2021 – 86,641 miles
  • 2020 – 73,439 miles
  • 2019 – 57,624 miles
  • 2018 – 45,849 miles
  • 2017 – 41,817 miles
  • 2016 – 37,163 miles
  • 2015 – 32,309 miles
  • 2014 – 28,812 miles
  • 2013 – 24,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,242 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,242 miles (+10,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    927923055840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,556 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,556 miles
    Test number
    583898383953
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

  3. Pass112,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    955964134112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake effort is low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub, rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,545 miles (+5,309)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,545 miles
    Test number
    949491700346
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake effort is low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub, rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,236 miles (+10,110)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    645871436884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,126 miles (+10,485)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    686429338890
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn

  7. Pass86,641 miles (+13,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    308922235439
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    893709844738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,439 miles (+15,815)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    409994812394
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,624 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    932235112736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    448080960382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,849 miles (+4,032)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    276199760555
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,817 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    767142219872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,163 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    174345788393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,309 miles
    Test number
    175747775077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail32,309 miles (+3,497)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,309 miles
    Test number
    177486475492
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail28,812 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    798079254081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,812 miles (+4,785)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    985099454076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,027 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,027 miles
    Test number
    678696563028
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about W18 BMR

Does W18 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 BMR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 BMR?
The MOT on W18 BMR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 BMR done?
W18 BMR was recorded at 130,242 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,101 miles a year.
Has W18 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 BMR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 BMR 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 W18 BMR find?
W18 BMR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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