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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X18 LEOMOT history

X18 LEO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

X18 LEO 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 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,672 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LEO was last recorded at 157,672 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,991 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
4,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,672 miles
  • 2025 – 156,991 miles
  • 2024 – 155,198 miles
  • 2023 – 154,370 miles
  • 2022 – 152,997 miles
  • 2021 – 151,015 miles
  • 2020 – 148,009 miles
  • 2019 – 145,018 miles
  • 2018 – 139,638 miles
  • 2017 – 135,083 miles
  • 2016 – 131,330 miles
  • 2015 – 126,599 miles
  • 2014 – 122,984 miles
  • 2013 – 117,770 miles
  • 2012 – 109,349 miles
  • 2011 – 102,985 miles
  • 2010 – 92,108 miles
  • 2009 – 83,850 miles
  • 2008 – 76,565 miles
  • 2007 – 70,192 miles
  • 2006 – 61,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,672 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,672 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,672 miles
    Test number
    191566649360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,991 miles
    Test number
    627745330649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,991 miles (+1,793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,991 miles
    Test number
    767035831176
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass155,198 miles (+828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,198 miles
    Test number
    563237192954
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,370 miles (+1,373)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    103042183581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass152,997 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,997 miles
    Test number
    812707715079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,015 miles (+3,006)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,015 miles
    Test number
    205576925494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass148,009 miles (+2,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,009 miles
    Test number
    480648342919
    • AdvisoryDiscs all round are rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass145,018 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,018 miles
    Test number
    224857360759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass139,638 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    462953304516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,083 miles
    Test number
    217698907487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but can be read correctly. (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail135,083 miles (+3,753)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,083 miles
    Test number
    504211667804
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but can be read correctly. (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass131,330 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    819239478496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail131,299 miles (+4,700)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    702140498311
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass126,599 miles (+3,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    884055791238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass122,984 miles (+5,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,984 miles
    Test number
    577142354237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass117,770 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    667415453245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,349 miles (+6,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    475504732236
    • 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)
  19. Pass102,985 miles (+10,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    586719341233
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass92,108 miles (+8,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,108 miles
    Test number
    120159140249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass83,850 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    862169659284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,565 miles (+6,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    352209158470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass70,192 miles (+8,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    532988947236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass61,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    441161856266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X18 LEO

Does X18 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LEO is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 LEO?
The MOT on X18 LEO is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LEO done?
X18 LEO was recorded at 157,672 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
Has X18 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LEO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 LEO 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 LEO find?
X18 LEO passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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