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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

W18 JCMMOT history

W18 JCM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

W18 JCM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
121,468 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 JCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 JCM was last recorded at 121,468 miles on 1 May 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,091 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
7,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,468 miles
  • 2025 – 121,091 miles
  • 2024 – 120,108 miles
  • 2023 – 119,194 miles
  • 2022 – 110,227 miles
  • 2021 – 101,634 miles
  • 2020 – 95,044 miles
  • 2019 – 87,689 miles
  • 2018 – 80,874 miles
  • 2017 – 74,143 miles
  • 2016 – 59,290 miles
  • 2015 – 45,771 miles
  • 2014 – 36,129 miles
  • 2013 – 27,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,468 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,468 miles
    Test number
    684799597765
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail121,468 miles (+377)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,468 miles
    Test number
    303246841973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,091 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    865497597839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass120,108 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,108 miles
    Test number
    306900280992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,100 miles (+906)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    541747072579
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass119,194 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    231367539395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,227 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    174059245878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,634 miles (+6,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,634 miles
    Test number
    960524225649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre wearing on edges, osr
  9. Pass95,044 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,044 miles
    Test number
    369770843760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,689 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    466154997465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,874 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    498033588093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,143 miles (+14,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    475209276361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,290 miles (+13,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    100817300998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,771 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,771 miles
    Test number
    635846505165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,129 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    789215514187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,901 miles
    Test number
    536044313142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 JCM

Does W18 JCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 JCM is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 JCM?
The MOT on W18 JCM is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 JCM done?
W18 JCM was recorded at 121,468 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,187 miles a year.
Has W18 JCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 JCM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 JCM 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 JCM find?
W18 JCM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened o/s.

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