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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

W18 LALMOT history

W18 LAL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

W18 LAL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
115,869 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LAL was last recorded at 115,869 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,769 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,869 miles
  • 2021 – 115,769 miles
  • 2019 – 115,560 miles
  • 2018 – 115,196 miles
  • 2017 – 115,125 miles
  • 2016 – 114,512 miles
  • 2015 – 113,089 miles
  • 2014 – 111,025 miles
  • 2013 – 110,689 miles
  • 2012 – 110,455 miles
  • 2011 – 96,182 miles
  • 2010 – 88,132 miles
  • 2009 – 68,728 miles
  • 2007 – 55,147 miles
  • 2006 – 44,529 miles
  • 2005 – 36,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    397903150324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail115,869 miles (+100)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    229812276940
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass115,769 miles (+209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,769 miles
    Test number
    595191369871
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,560 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    431668822622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,196 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    334004147613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,125 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    819954857015
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail115,121 miles (+609)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,121 miles
    Test number
    870068757985
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass114,512 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,512 miles
    Test number
    252135272786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,089 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,089 miles
    Test number
    629180955179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,025 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,025 miles
    Test number
    898037634170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,689 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    799234523187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,455 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    965322632163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,447 miles (+14,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    218646622474
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass96,182 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    129652881086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly worn
    • NoteVehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

  15. Fail96,182 miles (+8,050)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    539312281066
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly worn
    • NoteVehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

  16. Pass88,132 miles (+19,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    902216510006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,728 miles (+13,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    603508109033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,147 miles (+10,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    544048847352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,529 miles (+8,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    124419346307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    702177455363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W18 LAL

Does W18 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W18 LAL expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W18 LAL?
The MOT on W18 LAL expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18 LAL done?
W18 LAL was recorded at 115,869 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has W18 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LAL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on W18 LAL 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 LAL find?
W18 LAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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