
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
181 NEWMOT history
181 NEW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 111,948 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 181 NEW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
181 NEW was last recorded at 111,948 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,935 miles · 24 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 7,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,948 miles
- 2025 – 106,171 miles
- 2024 – 100,643 miles
- 2023 – 94,651 miles
- 2022 – 81,405 miles
- 2021 – 72,922 miles
- 2020 – 66,855 miles
- 2019 – 59,843 miles
- 2018 – 52,323 miles
- 2017 – 44,122 miles
- 2016 – 28,819 miles
- 2015 – 24,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,948 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 111,948 miles
- Test number
- 665777882309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,935 miles (+5,764)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,935 miles
- Test number
- 411334678425
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,171 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 106,171 miles
- Test number
- 947635349004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,643 miles (+5,992)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 100,643 miles
- Test number
- 980662642025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm with large bush at front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass94,651 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 94,651 miles
- Test number
- 157184778679
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail94,632 miles (+13,227)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,632 miles
- Test number
- 502763570612
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edgeBOARDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,405 miles (+83)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,405 miles
- Test number
- 731586807878
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail81,322 miles (+8,400)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,322 miles
- Test number
- 322789013580
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,922 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 72,922 miles
- Test number
- 519765958821
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,849 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,849 miles
- Test number
- 705145479686
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,855 miles (+7,012)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,855 miles
- Test number
- 875628529808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,843 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 59,843 miles
- Test number
- 375692423562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,792 miles (+7,469)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,792 miles
- Test number
- 156731327238
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/35/19 fitted 255/30/19 fitted on nearside (5.2.3 (b))
Pass52,323 miles (+8,201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 52,323 miles
- Test number
- 745526969780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,122 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 44,122 miles
- Test number
- 306921426263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,053 miles (+10,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,053 miles
- Test number
- 835244103790
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,819 miles (+4,408)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 28,819 miles
- Test number
- 206149150716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,411 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 24,411 miles
- Test number
- 448074335176
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about 181 NEW
- What vehicle is registration 181 NEW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 181 NEW on a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 181 NEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 181 NEW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 181 NEW?
- The MOT on 181 NEW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 181 NEW done?
- 181 NEW was recorded at 111,948 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
- Has 181 NEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 181 NEW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 181 NEW 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 181 NEW find?
- 181 NEW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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