BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
X18 MTBMOT history
X18 MTB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,554 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 MTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 MTB was last recorded at 135,554 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,552 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 10,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,554 miles
- 2024 – 125,828 miles
- 2023 – 107,885 miles
- 2022 – 98,581 miles
- 2021 – 96,582 miles
- 2020 – 87,184 miles
- 2019 – 77,095 miles
- 2018 – 57,634 miles
- 2017 – 49,903 miles
- 2016 – 38,856 miles
- 2015 – 24,479 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,554 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Slight play in offside steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,554 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,554 miles
- Test number
- 527716497031
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail135,552 miles (+9,724)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,552 miles
- Test number
- 317661406026
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass125,828 miles (+9,100)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 125,828 miles
- Test number
- 464620453778
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,728 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 116,728 miles
- Test number
- 263197466921
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in offside steering rack
Fail116,727 miles (+8,842)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,727 miles
- Test number
- 734237174590
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in offside steering rack
Pass107,885 miles (+9,304)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 107,885 miles
- Test number
- 637412700716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass98,581 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 98,581 miles
- Test number
- 515391538642
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,581 miles (+1,999)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,581 miles
- Test number
- 661125418060
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,582 miles (+9,398)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,582 miles
- Test number
- 779021784874
- AdvisoryCoolant is low
- AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,184 miles
- Test number
- 937651614521
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,184 miles (+10,089)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,184 miles
- Test number
- 401272529204
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats not in use
Pass77,095 miles (+439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 77,095 miles
- Test number
- 804208484934
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
Fail76,656 miles (+19,022)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,656 miles
- Test number
- 977016233220
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
Pass57,634 miles (+7,731)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,634 miles
- Test number
- 772517702439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,903 miles (+11,047)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 49,903 miles
- Test number
- 316076365652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,856 miles (+14,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,856 miles
- Test number
- 729056064357
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,479 miles
- Test number
- 764776489552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 MTB
- Does X18 MTB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 MTB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 MTB?
- The MOT on X18 MTB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 MTB done?
- X18 MTB was recorded at 135,554 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,848 miles a year.
- Has X18 MTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 MTB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 MTB 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 MTB find?
- X18 MTB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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