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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P581 RAGMOT history

P581 RAG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

P581 RAG black 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 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
49,395 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2017
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

P581 RAG was last recorded at 49,395 miles on 23 May 2017, 2,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,370 miles · 16 May 2016
Between the last two tests
2,025 miles
Average per year
1,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 49,395 miles
  • 2016 – 47,370 miles
  • 2015 – 45,641 miles
  • 2014 – 43,852 miles
  • 2013 – 42,231 miles
  • 2012 – 40,629 miles
  • 2011 – 39,250 miles
  • 2010 – 37,836 miles
  • 2009 – 36,425 miles
  • 2008 – 35,297 miles
  • 2007 – 34,298 miles
  • 2006 – 33,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small rust (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small rust (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge /tread 6mm
  • AdvisoryOff side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge /tread 6mm
  • AdvisorySmall play in off side front inner steering rack ball joint

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both rear brake pipes rusting at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Driver's airbag obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    667994343580
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on inner edge /tread 6mm
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge /tread 6mm
    • AdvisorySmall play in off side front inner steering rack ball joint

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    669177617314
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusting at rear
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740022500312
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes rusting at rear
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519378016110
    • 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))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898097504710
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake brake little reserve travel

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666589457888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    157247304166
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    757848217995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cracks

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810743854002
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cracks

  10. Pass49,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    739888129726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Fail49,395 miles (+2,025)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    862172086055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass47,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,370 miles
    Test number
    501926808614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail47,370 miles (+1,729)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,370 miles
    Test number
    221075546266
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass45,641 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    505725535164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,852 miles (+1,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    257740844177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass42,231 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    648528153116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,629 miles (+1,379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    989999242126
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag is on

  18. Pass39,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    748745841127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,250 miles (+1,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    757025741127
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass37,836 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    343441040193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,425 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,425 miles
    Test number
    904166949112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    882193938180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,297 miles (+999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    621993638124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,298 miles (+1,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    471164847101
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSpare wheel tyre deflated

  25. Pass33,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    201301256455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 RAG

Does P581 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P581 RAG expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P581 RAG?
The MOT on P581 RAG expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P581 RAG done?
P581 RAG was recorded at 49,395 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2017, an average of 1,490 miles a year.
Has P581 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 RAG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P581 RAG 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 P581 RAG find?
P581 RAG failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag, and 7 more.

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