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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T101 XAPMOT history

T101 XAP is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
115,638 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 XAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 XAP was last recorded at 115,638 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,601 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,638 miles
  • 2022 – 115,601 miles
  • 2021 – 111,683 miles
  • 2020 – 107,850 miles
  • 2019 – 101,673 miles
  • 2018 – 97,344 miles
  • 2017 – 91,477 miles
  • 2015 – 82,569 miles
  • 2014 – 77,481 miles
  • 2013 – 73,429 miles
  • 2012 – 69,773 miles
  • 2011 – 66,210 miles
  • 2010 – 61,632 miles
  • 2009 – 56,318 miles
  • 2008 – 47,993 miles
  • 2007 – 40,678 miles
  • 2006 – 35,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,638 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,638 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,638 miles
    Test number
    434655161634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,601 miles (+3,918)2 dangerous9 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    254700608226
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Started to get hot & coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir induction pipe split
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,683 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,683 miles
    Test number
    365467067433
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,671 miles (+3,821)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    665732811177
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,850 miles (+6,177)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    946808149900
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is low but still has reserve

  6. Pass101,673 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    191656793797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    869042740167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,344 miles (+5,867)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    874549323409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass91,477 miles (+8,908)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,477 miles
    Test number
    545604437035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass82,569 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,569 miles
    Test number
    448115515213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail82,562 miles (+5,081)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    135802815252
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass77,481 miles (+4,052)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    827161274143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass73,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    655045063194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,416 miles (+3,643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    316965563154
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,773 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    207084462463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,210 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    246140761193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail66,210 miles (+4,578)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    687830461173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass61,632 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    633034350126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,318 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    114801849105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,318 miles (+8,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    462671649131
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass47,993 miles (+7,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    642319378009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBlades poor

  22. Pass40,678 miles (+5,068)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    330902507159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear upper metal brake-pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight play to offside steering rack-end

  23. Pass35,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,610 miles
    Test number
    191743076417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,609 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    890463076025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T101 XAP

Does T101 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T101 XAP expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T101 XAP?
The MOT on T101 XAP expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T101 XAP done?
T101 XAP was recorded at 115,638 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has T101 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 XAP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T101 XAP 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 T101 XAP find?
T101 XAP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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