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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

Y18 DDBMOT history

Y18 DDB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y18 DDB 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,585 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 DDB was last recorded at 145,585 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,581 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,585 miles
  • 2024 – 133,413 miles
  • 2022 – 118,939 miles
  • 2021 – 103,737 miles
  • 2020 – 98,531 miles
  • 2019 – 93,843 miles
  • 2018 – 92,028 miles
  • 2017 – 88,695 miles
  • 2016 – 82,064 miles
  • 2015 – 74,921 miles
  • 2014 – 67,133 miles
  • 2013 – 59,083 miles
  • 2012 – 54,194 miles
  • 2011 – 50,099 miles
  • 2010 – 44,830 miles
  • 2009 – 40,721 miles
  • 2008 – 35,877 miles
  • 2007 – 30,993 miles
  • 2006 – 25,966 miles
  • 2005 – 20,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,585 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test due to welded rear diff
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively retaining bolt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,585 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,585 miles
    Test number
    387942146273
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test due to welded rear diff
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail145,581 miles (+12,168)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,581 miles
    Test number
    168501180525
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test due to welded diff
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,413 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    886964889936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail133,409 miles (+14,470)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,409 miles
    Test number
    392136011356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass118,939 miles (+15,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    337926900025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,737 miles (+5,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    734922305540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements. Adjustment required. See attached report.

  7. Pass98,531 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    934030240461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively retaining bolt missing (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail98,528 miles (+4,685)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,528 miles
    Test number
    858300745851
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively retaining bolt missing (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,843 miles (+1,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    259423267765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades

  10. Pass92,028 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,028 miles
    Test number
    740012026604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,695 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    116197437021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail88,689 miles (+6,625)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    935212692357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,064 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,064 miles
    Test number
    915937528605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass74,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    298059959635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail74,921 miles (+7,788)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    306663670476
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,133 miles (+8,050)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    405437194283
    • NoteBody damage to n/s/f
    • NoteBrake pad light on

  17. Pass59,083 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    296173203380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail59,083 miles (+4,889)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    496443103321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass54,194 miles (+53)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    977545972258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Fail54,141 miles (+4,042)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    825151572299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass50,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    528463971252
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Fail50,099 miles (+5,269)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    848323871224
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  23. Pass44,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    383614470297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,830 miles (+4,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    932944270244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass40,721 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    214514879290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,877 miles (+4,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    924735678272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,993 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,993 miles
    Test number
    731604577257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,966 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,966 miles
    Test number
    184065876247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    20,972 miles
    Test number
    521876375277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 DDB

Does Y18 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 DDB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 DDB?
The MOT on Y18 DDB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 DDB done?
Y18 DDB was recorded at 145,585 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
Has Y18 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 DDB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 DDB 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 Y18 DDB find?
Y18 DDB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; decelerometer brake test due to welded rear diff, and 3 more.

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