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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T131 LOPMOT history

T131 LOP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,080 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 LOP was last recorded at 145,080 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,864 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,216 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,080 miles
  • 2024 – 143,864 miles
  • 2023 – 142,762 miles
  • 2022 – 141,589 miles
  • 2021 – 140,018 miles
  • 2020 – 138,982 miles
  • 2019 – 138,860 miles
  • 2018 – 134,336 miles
  • 2017 – 134,065 miles
  • 2016 – 132,864 miles
  • 2015 – 132,528 miles
  • 2013 – 132,522 miles
  • 2012 – 125,930 miles
  • 2010 – 119,036 miles
  • 2009 – 110,909 miles
  • 2008 – 106,209 miles
  • 2007 – 103,910 miles
  • 2006 – 97,820 miles
  • 2005 – 73,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,080 miles
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded but not insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,080 miles (+1,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,080 miles
    Test number
    489852015187
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,864 miles (+1,102)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,864 miles
    Test number
    642062028224
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car rusty/corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers work but poor

  3. Pass142,762 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    711881109716
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust to gearbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,589 miles (+1,571)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,589 miles
    Test number
    325095340247
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,018 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,018 miles
    Test number
    781686803465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,982 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    683316098448
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall perished

  7. Fail138,982 miles (+122)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    320431704028
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall perished

  8. Pass138,860 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,860 miles
    Test number
    333411213083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,859 miles (+4,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,859 miles
    Test number
    104124753546
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass134,336 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,336 miles
    Test number
    361933141164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,065 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,065 miles
    Test number
    331460207536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,864 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    149760591280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer getting weak (7.1.2)

  13. Pass132,528 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    207707975051
    • NoteNSF & OSF seat belts slow retracting.
    • NoteNSF & OSF tyre valves cracking.
    • NoteOSR brake binding slightly.
    • NoteSlight play in NSF antirollbar link.

  14. Fail132,524 miles (+2)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    338499865069
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNSF & OSF seat belts slow retracting.
    • NoteNSF & OSF tyre valves cracking.
    • NoteOSR brake binding slightly.
    • NoteSlight play in NSF antirollbar link.

  15. Pass132,522 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,522 miles
    Test number
    646284873073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,930 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,930 miles
    Test number
    148320292049
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs worn

  17. Pass125,930 miles (+6,894)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,930 miles
    Test number
    267320792059
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs worn

  18. Pass119,036 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    782788300337
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine undertray broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteSlight movement nearside and offside front suspension bushes

  19. Fail119,036 miles (+8,127)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    433486200484
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine undertray broken
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteSlight movement nearside and offside front suspension bushes

  20. Pass110,909 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    262744349289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass106,209 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    631399348220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,207 miles (+2,297)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    882956348269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating

  23. Pass103,910 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    393978347294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail103,903 miles (+6,083)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    531212347266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass97,820 miles (+23,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    97,820 miles
    Test number
    941184656211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    101895256027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T131 LOP

Does T131 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 LOP is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T131 LOP?
The MOT on T131 LOP is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T131 LOP done?
T131 LOP was recorded at 145,080 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has T131 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 LOP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T131 LOP 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 T131 LOP find?
T131 LOP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: center exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded but not insecure; oil leak, but not excessive.

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