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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T152 VAPMOT history

T152 VAP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
47,930 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T152 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T152 VAP was last recorded at 47,930 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 3,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2007: 11,845 miles, lower than 61,718 miles on 16 Feb 2006.

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
44,338 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,930 miles
  • 2024 – 44,338 miles
  • 2023 – 40,803 miles
  • 2022 – 37,858 miles
  • 2021 – 34,702 miles
  • 2020 – 32,383 miles
  • 2019 – 28,991 miles
  • 2018 – 26,795 miles
  • 2017 – 24,300 miles
  • 2016 – 20,827 miles
  • 2015 – 17,021 miles
  • 2014 – 12,177 miles
  • 2013 – 12,150 miles
  • 2012 – 12,122 miles
  • 2011 – 12,102 miles
  • 2010 – 12,067 miles
  • 2009 – 12,013 miles
  • 2008 – 11,973 miles
  • 2007 – 11,845 miles
  • 2006 – 61,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,930 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,930 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    960186332431
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,338 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    325065157419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    798446253556
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail40,803 miles (+2,945)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    373779503501
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass37,858 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    845753546285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    642983588502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,702 miles (+2,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    879555516643
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass32,383 miles (+3,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    259956267458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack inner tie has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack inner tie has slight play

  9. Pass28,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    342330280081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail28,991 miles (+2,196)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    104087144449
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass26,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,795 miles
    Test number
    888923246938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail26,795 miles (+2,495)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,795 miles
    Test number
    717911350161
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass24,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,300 miles
    Test number
    270512953217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail24,296 miles (+3,469)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    483929661273
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass20,827 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,827 miles
    Test number
    659578920948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,021 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,021 miles
    Test number
    927878605189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,177 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,177 miles
    Test number
    835528904116
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass12,150 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,150 miles
    Test number
    846224533144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,122 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,122 miles
    Test number
    815072742136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear bumper slightly misaligned

  20. Pass12,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,102 miles
    Test number
    229110361494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,102 miles (+35)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,102 miles
    Test number
    687240561113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass12,067 miles (+54)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,067 miles
    Test number
    222511430118
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

  23. Pass12,013 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,013 miles
    Test number
    631158439150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,973 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,973 miles
    Test number
    701689308156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,845 miles (-49,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    812203057055
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass61,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    440187046093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T152 VAP

Does T152 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T152 VAP expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T152 VAP?
The MOT on T152 VAP expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T152 VAP done?
T152 VAP was recorded at 47,930 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
Has T152 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T152 VAP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T152 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T152 VAP find?
T152 VAP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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