BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
Y18 MVVMOT history
Y18 MVV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 114,302 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 MVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 MVV was last recorded at 114,302 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Apr 2010: 73,225 miles, lower than 105,889 miles on 22 Jun 2009.
- 4 Jul 2016: 102,151 miles, lower than 102,186 miles on 30 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,452 miles · 7 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,850 miles
- Average per year
- 3,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,302 miles
- 2024 – 112,452 miles
- 2023 – 111,131 miles
- 2022 – 109,638 miles
- 2021 – 109,638 miles
- 2019 – 106,202 miles
- 2018 – 105,261 miles
- 2017 – 104,065 miles
- 2016 – 102,151 miles
- 2015 – 99,680 miles
- 2014 – 97,266 miles
- 2013 – 94,863 miles
- 2012 – 93,088 miles
- 2011 – 84,468 miles
- 2010 – 73,225 miles
- 2009 – 105,889 miles
- 2008 – 86,799 miles
- 2007 – 67,997 miles
- 2006 – 44,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,302 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Both rear tyres badly perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,302 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 114,302 miles
- Test number
- 342955250137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,452 miles (+1,321)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 112,452 miles
- Test number
- 264673692159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,131 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 111,131 miles
- Test number
- 116064850582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail111,131 miles (+1,493)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,131 miles
- Test number
- 774112882277
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,638 miles
- Test number
- 901068121121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,638 miles8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,638 miles
- Test number
- 250458469711
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine running rough
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 962092682185
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper trailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside front brake discoloured
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow on the centre silencer
Pass106,202 miles (+941)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,202 miles
- Test number
- 632565231494
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear center box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to n/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,261 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 105,261 miles
- Test number
- 242921210122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,065 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 559755256609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,064 miles (+1,913)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,064 miles
- Test number
- 292483590046
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,151 miles (-35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 102,151 miles
- Test number
- 299509041315
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
Fail102,186 miles (+201)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,186 miles
- Test number
- 874113418081
- FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Offside (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
Fail101,985 miles (+2,305)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,985 miles
- Test number
- 922613061439
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake binding Nearside (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly perished
Pass99,680 miles (+2,414)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,680 miles
- Test number
- 237799185153
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust back box rusty
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass97,266 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,266 miles
- Test number
- 829688284188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
Fail97,266 miles (+2,403)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,266 miles
- Test number
- 958801284186
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
Pass94,863 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 94,863 miles
- Test number
- 219252683187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail94,863 miles (+1,775)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,863 miles
- Test number
- 817286073130
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass93,088 miles (+8,620)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,088 miles
- Test number
- 267874982465
- NoteAir bag warning light on
Pass84,468 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,468 miles
- Test number
- 216302101156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,466 miles (+11,241)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,466 miles
- Test number
- 505381301121
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass73,225 miles (-32,664)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,225 miles
- Test number
- 764895800144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,889 miles (+19,090)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 105,889 miles
- Test number
- 241223979472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,799 miles (+18,802)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 86,799 miles
- Test number
- 411952388157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,997 miles (+23,827)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 67,997 miles
- Test number
- 913859577125
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 44,170 miles
- Test number
- 943268486051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 MVV
- Does Y18 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y18 MVV expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 MVV?
- The MOT on Y18 MVV expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y18 MVV done?
- Y18 MVV was recorded at 114,302 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,642 miles a year.
- Has Y18 MVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 MVV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y18 MVV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y18 MVV find?
- Y18 MVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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