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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T151 LOPMOT history

T151 LOP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2023
Mileage
183,289 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T151 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T151 LOP was last recorded at 183,289 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2014: 145,455 miles, lower than 149,441 miles on 6 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,169 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,289 miles
  • 2021 – 178,419 miles
  • 2019 – 165,078 miles
  • 2018 – 159,554 miles
  • 2016 – 155,934 miles
  • 2015 – 151,117 miles
  • 2014 – 145,455 miles
  • 2013 – 148,423 miles
  • 2012 – 145,862 miles
  • 2011 – 138,299 miles
  • 2010 – 129,509 miles
  • 2009 – 122,453 miles
  • 2008 – 116,423 miles
  • 2007 – 110,102 miles
  • 2006 – 102,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,289 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery warning light is on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Door handle has a temporarily repair mechanism which allows the door to open from outside
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency 16% minimum allowed 16%
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,289 miles (+120)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,289 miles
    Test number
    853343091866
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door handle has a temporarily repair mechanism which allows the door to open from outside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency 16% minimum allowed 16%
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,169 miles (+4,750)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,169 miles
    Test number
    765043575895
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,419 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,419 miles
    Test number
    139886915093
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail178,407 miles (+13,329)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,407 miles
    Test number
    357986710439
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,078 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,078 miles
    Test number
    887102472360
    • AdvisoryOuter sills fitted plastic covers

  6. Pass161,564 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,564 miles
    Test number
    583957004762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail161,546 miles (+1,992)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,546 miles
    Test number
    294446257331
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass159,554 miles (+3,620)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,554 miles
    Test number
    326026310294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside very bad but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside very bad but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays an sill covers fitted

  9. Pass155,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    285186056542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  10. Fail155,934 miles (+4,817)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    653423207675
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  11. Pass151,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    301696294323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft securing bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Fail151,117 miles (+5,662)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    302664958049
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft securing bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  13. Pass145,455 miles (-3,986)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,455 miles
    Test number
    345148394476
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front brake line greesed

  14. Fail149,441 miles (+1,018)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,441 miles
    Test number
    288679444219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass148,423 miles (+2,561)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    148,423 miles
    Test number
    529648913250
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers

  16. Pass145,862 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,862 miles
    Test number
    556646302229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,860 miles (+7,561)15 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,860 miles
    Test number
    975591302296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill covers

  18. Pass138,299 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    138,299 miles
    Test number
    969017151074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,509 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    862521950080
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges badly scrubbed
    • NotePlay in offside of steering rack

  20. Fail129,502 miles (+7,049)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,502 miles
    Test number
    293602040068
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges badly scrubbed
    • NotePlay in offside of steering rack

  21. Pass122,453 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    543573349072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail122,412 miles (+5,989)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    944317739036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass116,423 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    394565948045
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  24. Fail116,422 miles (+6,320)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    104123148444
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  25. Pass110,102 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    110,102 miles
    Test number
    253979327083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,820 miles
    Test number
    413477826053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T151 LOP

Does T151 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T151 LOP expired on 17 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T151 LOP?
The MOT on T151 LOP expired on 17 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T151 LOP done?
T151 LOP was recorded at 183,289 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has T151 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T151 LOP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T151 LOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T151 LOP find?
T151 LOP passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; battery warning light is on, and 5 more.

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