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BMW R Series

Red and Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,085 cc

P581 URNMOT history

P581 URN is a red and black petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
64,481 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 URN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 URN was last recorded at 64,481 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,344 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,137 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,481 miles
  • 2022 – 62,344 miles
  • 2020 – 62,312 miles
  • 2019 – 51,878 miles
  • 2018 – 51,425 miles
  • 2017 – 49,573 miles
  • 2016 – 47,823 miles
  • 2015 – 46,413 miles
  • 2014 – 44,151 miles
  • 2013 – 42,123 miles
  • 2012 – 40,081 miles
  • 2011 – 37,670 miles
  • 2010 – 33,253 miles
  • 2009 – 26,889 miles
  • 2008 – 25,316 miles
  • 2007 – 24,894 miles
  • 2006 – 21,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,481 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.

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,481 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    512622365422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,344 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    541064591764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,312 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    179305263293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,300 miles (+10,422)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,300 miles
    Test number
    903505512107
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,878 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    310815137306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,425 miles (+1,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    849516366356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass49,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    215314503879
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  8. Fail49,573 miles (+1,750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    875061293449
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass47,823 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    752133080595
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  10. Pass46,413 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    960919560647
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Fail46,405 miles (+2,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    636467536664
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass44,151 miles (+2,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    207244794276
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass42,123 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    807825783213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,081 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,081 miles
    Test number
    545647782286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,670 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    605627081243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,253 miles (+6,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    930838780299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass26,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    260180699124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,889 miles (+1,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    910320199190
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

  19. Pass25,316 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    571591778121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,894 miles (+3,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,894 miles
    Test number
    233312877491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass21,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,237 miles
    Test number
    251198386113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 URN

Does P581 URN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P581 URN expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P581 URN?
The MOT on P581 URN expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P581 URN done?
P581 URN was recorded at 64,481 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has P581 URN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 URN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P581 URN 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 URN find?
P581 URN passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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