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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

W18 THDMOT history

W18 THD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 206,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

W18 THD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
206,705 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 THD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 THD was last recorded at 206,705 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 10,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,302 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,403 miles
Average per year
10,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,705 miles
  • 2024 – 196,302 miles
  • 2023 – 191,242 miles
  • 2022 – 184,664 miles
  • 2021 – 178,254 miles
  • 2020 – 170,392 miles
  • 2019 – 163,394 miles
  • 2018 – 153,560 miles
  • 2017 – 146,738 miles
  • 2016 – 143,648 miles
  • 2015 – 134,687 miles
  • 2014 – 124,028 miles
  • 2012 – 95,361 miles
  • 2011 – 58,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,705 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,705 miles (+10,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    206,705 miles
    Test number
    811494911741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,302 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    193789728899
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,242 miles (+6,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,242 miles
    Test number
    966471690165
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,664 miles (+6,410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,664 miles
    Test number
    564874845539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,254 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,254 miles
    Test number
    295321990202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,392 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,392 miles
    Test number
    154124912539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,394 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,394 miles
    Test number
    319412327363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail163,389 miles (+9,829)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,389 miles
    Test number
    314083670743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass153,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    863845344810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,560 miles (+6,822)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    799425830223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass146,738 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,738 miles
    Test number
    154172392945
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  12. Fail146,734 miles (+3,086)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,734 miles
    Test number
    250553578123
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  13. Pass143,648 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,648 miles
    Test number
    451282609054
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Fail143,465 miles (+8,778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    191246102589
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass134,687 miles (+10,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    395703635056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail124,028 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    607200834015
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass124,028 miles (+28,667)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,028 miles
    Test number
    738740534076
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,361 miles (+37,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    769009532328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,065 miles
    Test number
    465020941333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W18 THD

Does W18 THD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 THD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 THD?
The MOT on W18 THD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 THD done?
W18 THD was recorded at 206,705 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 10,698 miles a year.
Has W18 THD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 THD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on W18 THD 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 THD find?
W18 THD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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