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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

W18 DCRMOT history

W18 DCR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

W18 DCR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,147 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 DCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 DCR was last recorded at 80,147 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 14,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,203 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,944 miles
Average per year
7,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,147 miles
  • 2025 – 65,203 miles
  • 2024 – 51,864 miles
  • 2023 – 48,628 miles
  • 2022 – 48,623 miles
  • 2020 – 38,436 miles
  • 2019 – 28,692 miles
  • 2018 – 20,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,147 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,147 miles (+14,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    844660408206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,203 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    428690096846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail65,190 miles (+13,326)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    669883018722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,864 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    229908673945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,628 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    525000046778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail48,623 miles (+10,187)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    987282053190
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,436 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    830218090292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,122 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    990581265700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,692 miles (+8,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    501406716468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass20,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,413 miles
    Test number
    640625314902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 DCR

Does W18 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DCR is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 DCR?
The MOT on W18 DCR is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 DCR done?
W18 DCR was recorded at 80,147 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,597 miles a year.
Has W18 DCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 DCR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 DCR 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 DCR find?
W18 DCR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear.

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