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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.

181 NEW white 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass111,948 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass106,171 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    947635349004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass66,855 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    875628529808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,843 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    375692423562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass52,323 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    745526969780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,122 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    306921426263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass28,819 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,819 miles
    Test number
    206149150716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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