BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

W18MAMMOT history

W18MAM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 212,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
212,964 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,488 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for W18MAM in the free Driver Codes app

Mileage history

W18MAM was last recorded at 212,964 miles on 15 Apr 2023, 5,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,087 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,877 miles
Average per year
13,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,964 miles (+5,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    212,964 miles
    Test number
    781254685769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass207,087 miles (+8,952)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    207,087 miles
    Test number
    908807105893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,135 miles
    Test number
    142180758875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,135 miles (+13,143)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,135 miles
    Test number
    634467541660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,992 miles
    Test number
    275201221259
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail184,987 miles (+6,776)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,987 miles
    Test number
    744548087144
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass178,211 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,211 miles
    Test number
    990509973445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,206 miles (+8,825)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,206 miles
    Test number
    430182833879
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass169,381 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,381 miles
    Test number
    305064075888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

  10. Fail169,358 miles (+9,361)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,358 miles
    Test number
    944391792819
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s tyres devoid of tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wire adrift
    • AdvisoryRear o /s & n/s tyres devoid of tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryMovement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

  11. Pass159,997 miles (+9,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    955891567386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass150,146 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,146 miles
    Test number
    843245521820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,136 miles (+12,505)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    257896999574
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass137,631 miles (+16,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,631 miles
    Test number
    207749585034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass121,157 miles (+21,522)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    688340284025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,635 miles (+22,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    129281183047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,016 miles (+26,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    855249982071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    706593781020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18MAM

When is the MOT due on W18MAM?
The MOT on W18MAM expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18MAM done?
W18MAM was recorded at 212,964 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2023, an average of 13,488 miles a year.
Has W18MAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18MAM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on W18MAM 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 W18MAM find?
W18MAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.