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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P181 TMJMOT history

P181 TMJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

P181 TMJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
153,658 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 TMJ was last recorded at 153,658 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 1,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,290 miles · 23 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,368 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,658 miles
  • 2020 – 152,290 miles
  • 2018 – 146,803 miles
  • 2017 – 134,055 miles
  • 2016 – 118,356 miles
  • 2015 – 110,176 miles
  • 2014 – 104,049 miles
  • 2013 – 103,916 miles
  • 2011 – 98,130 miles
  • 2010 – 89,218 miles
  • 2009 – 77,817 miles
  • 2008 – 65,167 miles
  • 2007 – 61,423 miles
  • 2006 – 58,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,658 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,658 miles
    Test number
    596838094666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,290 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    152,290 miles
    Test number
    696061814360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,803 miles (+12,748)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    146,803 miles
    Test number
    738771868650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,055 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,055 miles
    Test number
    126911584207
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail134,022 miles (+15,666)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    277837343130
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass118,356 miles (+8,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,356 miles
    Test number
    623161329751
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipes between hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass110,176 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,176 miles
    Test number
    302055853221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play nsf track rod end

  8. Fail110,029 miles (+5,980)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    177350989072
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  9. Pass104,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    279816734360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail104,049 miles (+133)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    716636134306
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    576176863210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail103,916 miles (+5,786)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    188275353260
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,130 miles (+120)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    168768431158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note1 bulb not working in centre brake light
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  14. Fail98,010 miles (+8,792)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    739102831196
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note1 bulb not working in centre brake light
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  15. Pass89,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    691824430100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail89,218 miles (+11,401)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    433374130138
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,817 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,817 miles
    Test number
    741817929116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail77,780 miles (+12,613)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,780 miles
    Test number
    121461229110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,167 miles (+3,744)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    122660178043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

  20. Pass61,423 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    570440067098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    684092666092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 TMJ

Does P181 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 TMJ expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 TMJ?
The MOT on P181 TMJ expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 TMJ done?
P181 TMJ was recorded at 153,658 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has P181 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 TMJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on P181 TMJ 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 P181 TMJ find?
P181 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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