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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

X18 DNOMOT history

X18 DNO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

X18 DNO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
127,826 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 DNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 DNO was last recorded at 127,826 miles on 20 May 2025, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,550 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,826 miles
  • 2024 – 123,550 miles
  • 2023 – 123,547 miles
  • 2021 – 117,846 miles
  • 2020 – 108,544 miles
  • 2019 – 96,647 miles
  • 2018 – 86,992 miles
  • 2017 – 84,673 miles
  • 2016 – 78,250 miles
  • 2015 – 71,790 miles
  • 2014 – 65,251 miles
  • 2013 – 60,863 miles
  • 2012 – 55,998 miles
  • 2011 – 48,579 miles
  • 2010 – 41,026 miles
  • 2009 – 29,843 miles
  • 2008 – 20,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,826 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,826 miles (+4,276)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    702665761558
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass123,550 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    481107559725
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail123,547 miles (+5,701)1 dangerous6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,547 miles
    Test number
    203768855620
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass117,846 miles (+9,302)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,846 miles
    Test number
    788447554129
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary catalytic converters look to have been tampered with but still passed emissions test
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass108,544 miles (+11,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    817304678268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort low

  6. Pass96,647 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    776363503987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,490 miles (+9,498)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    854985488056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,992 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    859441583874
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,673 miles (+6,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    361657483980
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,250 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    539156457908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,790 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    388094278467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,251 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    425405134251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,147 miles (+4,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    457458024234
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Fail60,863 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    139917143259
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition

  15. Pass60,863 miles (+4,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    408587143224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition

  16. Pass55,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    496781442272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,998 miles (+7,419)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    755508332266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre out of shape inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut to cords

  18. Pass48,579 miles (+7,553)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    826032641282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront inner disks worn
    • NoteFront tyres inner/outer edges worn slightly
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear disks slightly worn

  19. Pass41,026 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    392918220237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,843 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    474862519268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail29,794 miles (+9,527)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    272089009203
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    154054208285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X18 DNO

Does X18 DNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 DNO expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 DNO?
The MOT on X18 DNO expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 DNO done?
X18 DNO was recorded at 127,826 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has X18 DNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 DNO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X18 DNO 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 X18 DNO find?
X18 DNO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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