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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

W18 MGSMOT history

W18 MGS is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 91,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

W18 MGS red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,295 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MGS was last recorded at 91,295 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,169 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,126 miles
Average per year
8,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,295 miles
  • 2025 – 86,169 miles
  • 2024 – 79,177 miles
  • 2023 – 72,652 miles
  • 2022 – 65,069 miles
  • 2021 – 55,851 miles
  • 2020 – 39,692 miles
  • 2019 – 29,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,295 miles (+5,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    958107822435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,169 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    532697862701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,177 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    545972837486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,131 miles (+6,479)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    920472130039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump outer tread sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple leaking (minor, slow leak) (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake n/s and o/s lagging in operation. adjustment or repair required
    • AdvisoryParking brake hand lever little reserve travel.
  5. Pass72,652 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,652 miles
    Test number
    745042072625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,069 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,069 miles
    Test number
    893939195013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,851 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    944338275276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,726 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,726 miles
    Test number
    730993988932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,692 miles (+10,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    169985251000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,010 miles
    Test number
    629183109836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 MGS

Does W18 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MGS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MGS?
The MOT on W18 MGS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MGS done?
W18 MGS was recorded at 91,295 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,303 miles a year.
Has W18 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MGS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 MGS 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 MGS find?
W18 MGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm compliance bush worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm compliance bush worn.

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