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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

X18 GDWMOT history

X18 GDW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

X18 GDW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,025 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 GDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 GDW was last recorded at 86,025 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,023 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,025 miles
  • 2025 – 79,427 miles
  • 2024 – 72,505 miles
  • 2023 – 63,739 miles
  • 2022 – 58,778 miles
  • 2021 – 56,322 miles
  • 2020 – 49,959 miles
  • 2019 – 38,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,025 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,025 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    819940591408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,023 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    139942726450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass79,427 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    510571203417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,505 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    391365763421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,739 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    251912244578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,778 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    217931890897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,322 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    798501362348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
  8. Fail56,212 miles (+6,253)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    639662199054
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
  9. Pass49,959 miles (+11,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    686448911852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,477 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    483185890671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail38,431 miles3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,431 miles
    Test number
    447212117382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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))

Questions about X18 GDW

Does X18 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 GDW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 GDW?
The MOT on X18 GDW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 GDW done?
X18 GDW was recorded at 86,025 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,285 miles a year.
Has X18 GDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 GDW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 GDW 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 GDW find?
X18 GDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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