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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

W18 TARMOT history

W18 TAR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

W18 TAR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,861 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 TAR was last recorded at 53,861 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,029 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,832 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,861 miles
  • 2024 – 49,029 miles
  • 2023 – 43,983 miles
  • 2022 – 37,761 miles
  • 2021 – 32,037 miles
  • 2020 – 29,303 miles
  • 2019 – 24,311 miles
  • 2018 – 16,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion near outer union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable clip split below fuel tank

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    837367825106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion near outer union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable clip split below fuel tank

  2. Fail53,861 miles (+4,832)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    818978037177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple found leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slight corrosion near outer union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable clip split below fuel tank

  3. Pass49,029 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    859697628349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,983 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,983 miles
    Test number
    635327283128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,761 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    325439627492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,037 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    190718229858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass29,303 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    673968164846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail29,249 miles (+4,938)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,249 miles
    Test number
    896027184027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass24,311 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,311 miles
    Test number
    532817376512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bolding on inner edge no cords or canvas exposed

  10. Pass16,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,939 miles
    Test number
    551564267454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 TAR

Does W18 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 TAR is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 TAR?
The MOT on W18 TAR is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 TAR done?
W18 TAR was recorded at 53,861 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has W18 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 TAR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 TAR 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 TAR find?
W18 TAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear to outer edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion near outer union, and 1 more.

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