BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

X18 LTSMOT history

X18 LTS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

X18 LTS blue 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 9 May 2024
Mileage
176,630 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,671 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X18 LTS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LTS was last recorded at 176,630 miles on 10 May 2023, 7,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,392 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,238 miles
Average per year
10,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,630 miles
  • 2022 – 169,392 miles
  • 2021 – 162,380 miles
  • 2019 – 156,167 miles
  • 2018 – 147,170 miles
  • 2017 – 137,240 miles
  • 2016 – 128,100 miles
  • 2015 – 122,544 miles
  • 2014 – 116,379 miles
  • 2012 – 99,191 miles
  • 2011 – 88,001 miles
  • 2010 – 59,165 miles
  • 2009 – 33,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,630 miles (+7,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    176,630 miles
    Test number
    961283573750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,392 miles (+7,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,392 miles
    Test number
    942198700594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,380 miles
    Test number
    990094834981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail162,380 miles (+6,213)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,380 miles
    Test number
    699857279787
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass156,167 miles (+8,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,167 miles
    Test number
    284434055188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,170 miles
    Test number
    604054735125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,170 miles (+9,930)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,170 miles
    Test number
    412151336271
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass137,240 miles (+9,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    339289091574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass128,100 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    230848774010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,544 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,544 miles
    Test number
    833009090943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,379 miles (+3,013)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,379 miles
    Test number
    336662344364
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass113,366 miles (+14,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    718648024015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,191 miles (+11,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    456545832325
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,001 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    939882661389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  15. Fail88,001 miles (+28,836)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    167162561391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  16. Pass59,165 miles (+25,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    391554260351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    904698439314
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slow puncture

Questions about X18 LTS

Does X18 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 LTS expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 LTS?
The MOT on X18 LTS expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 LTS done?
X18 LTS was recorded at 176,630 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 10,671 miles a year.
Has X18 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LTS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X18 LTS 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 LTS find?
X18 LTS passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all X18L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.