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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

W18 JLDMOT history

W18 JLD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

W18 JLD white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,863 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 JLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 JLD was last recorded at 144,863 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 8,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,254 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,609 miles
Average per year
10,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,863 miles
  • 2025 – 136,254 miles
  • 2024 – 129,352 miles
  • 2023 – 114,417 miles
  • 2022 – 89,850 miles
  • 2021 – 78,589 miles
  • 2020 – 68,714 miles
  • 2019 – 55,712 miles
  • 2018 – 49,649 miles
  • 2017 – 42,411 miles
  • 2016 – 34,620 miles
  • 2015 – 25,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,863 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,863 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,863 miles
    Test number
    843484368082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,254 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,254 miles
    Test number
    733090894025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail136,253 miles (+6,901)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,253 miles
    Test number
    105103115933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,352 miles (+14,935)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,352 miles
    Test number
    673244310389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,417 miles (+24,567)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,417 miles
    Test number
    309327094038
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,850 miles (+11,261)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    937347283774
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass78,589 miles (+9,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    230708653392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,714 miles (+13,002)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    684027679591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,712 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    330676410415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,649 miles (+7,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    233476214077
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
  11. Pass42,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    741902739257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,411 miles (+7,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    102978698196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass34,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    234411514717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,620 miles (+8,771)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    742125303546
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass25,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    186437265163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 JLD

Does W18 JLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 JLD is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 JLD?
The MOT on W18 JLD is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 JLD done?
W18 JLD was recorded at 144,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 10,757 miles a year.
Has W18 JLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 JLD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 JLD 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 JLD find?
W18 JLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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