BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
W18 RLLMOT history
W18 RLL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 169,437 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 RLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 RLL was last recorded at 169,437 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,103 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,334 miles
- Average per year
- 7,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,437 miles
- 2024 – 164,103 miles
- 2023 – 153,506 miles
- 2022 – 144,203 miles
- 2021 – 134,955 miles
- 2020 – 127,508 miles
- 2019 – 123,091 miles
- 2018 – 119,510 miles
- 2017 – 117,219 miles
- 2016 – 115,970 miles
- 2015 – 108,952 miles
- 2014 – 98,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,437 miles
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,437 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 169,437 miles
- Test number
- 503626814863
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass164,103 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 164,103 miles
- Test number
- 222722779688
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail164,103 miles (+10,597)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,103 miles
- Test number
- 558044685931
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,506 miles (+9,303)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 153,506 miles
- Test number
- 252123042238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,203 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 144,203 miles
- Test number
- 511138695881
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,203 miles (+9,248)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,203 miles
- Test number
- 330490344695
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,955 miles (+500)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,955 miles
- Test number
- 948476578475
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,455 miles (+6,947)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,455 miles
- Test number
- 274966783556
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,508 miles (+4,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,508 miles
- Test number
- 928976903324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,091 miles (+3,581)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 577143200388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,510 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 119,510 miles
- Test number
- 776932109615
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,219 miles (+1,249)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 117,219 miles
- Test number
- 295088910846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,970 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 115,970 miles
- Test number
- 467217560677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,968 miles (+7,016)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,968 miles
- Test number
- 112476930155
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass108,952 miles (+10,224)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 108,952 miles
- Test number
- 528417268810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,728 miles (+15,782)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 98,728 miles
- Test number
- 676553124355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,946 miles
- Test number
- 667327094073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 RLL
- Does W18 RLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 RLL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W18 RLL?
- The MOT on W18 RLL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 RLL done?
- W18 RLL was recorded at 169,437 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,405 miles a year.
- Has W18 RLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 RLL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on W18 RLL 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 RLL find?
- W18 RLL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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