BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T157 VAPMOT history
T157 VAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 135,779 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T157 VAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T157 VAP was last recorded at 135,779 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,778 miles · 28 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,001 miles
- Average per year
- 4,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 135,779 miles
- 2021 – 130,081 miles
- 2020 – 126,926 miles
- 2019 – 123,205 miles
- 2018 – 119,219 miles
- 2017 – 116,589 miles
- 2016 – 112,657 miles
- 2015 – 108,415 miles
- 2014 – 105,570 miles
- 2013 – 101,123 miles
- 2012 – 97,602 miles
- 2011 – 90,897 miles
- 2010 – 82,263 miles
- 2009 – 77,089 miles
- 2008 – 70,926 miles
- 2007 – 68,474 miles
- 2006 – 64,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,779 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,779 miles (+1,001)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 135,779 miles
- Test number
- 583731901410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoperative
Fail134,778 miles (+4,697)10 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,778 miles
- Test number
- 792408735425
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoperative
Pass130,081 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 130,081 miles
- Test number
- 875242429489
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail130,078 miles (+3,152)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,078 miles
- Test number
- 878780997368
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass126,926 miles (+3,721)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 126,926 miles
- Test number
- 147906170531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise outer sill covers fitted
Pass123,205 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,205 miles
- Test number
- 571306380074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,204 miles (+3,985)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,204 miles
- Test number
- 819106271195
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryA c & aux belts starting to crack
Pass119,219 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 119,219 miles
- Test number
- 665924098104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,217 miles (+2,628)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,217 miles
- Test number
- 185615184445
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,589 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,589 miles
- Test number
- 903822437846
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass112,657 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,657 miles
- Test number
- 127138328825
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s/r jacking point
Pass108,415 miles (+2,845)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 108,415 miles
- Test number
- 408145155036
- NoteSlight corrosion by n/s rear jacking point
Pass105,570 miles (+4,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,570 miles
- Test number
- 319529244090
- NoteAux drive belt starting to perish
Pass101,123 miles (+3,521)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 101,123 miles
- Test number
- 837558953014
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres getting low & worn on edges
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Pass97,602 miles (+6,705)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 97,602 miles
- Test number
- 646585142018
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
- NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
Pass90,897 miles (+8,634)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 90,897 miles
- Test number
- 119803451468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront tyres slightly worn on inside edges
Pass82,263 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 82,263 miles
- Test number
- 850621240080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,089 miles (+6,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 77,089 miles
- Test number
- 260205939057
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,926 miles (+2,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,926 miles
- Test number
- 123426338088
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,474 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 68,474 miles
- Test number
- 343921257099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 64,229 miles
- Test number
- 962972456066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T157 VAP
- Does T157 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T157 VAP expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T157 VAP?
- The MOT on T157 VAP expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T157 VAP done?
- T157 VAP was recorded at 135,779 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
- Has T157 VAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T157 VAP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on T157 VAP 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 T157 VAP find?
- T157 VAP passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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