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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T179 VAPMOT history

T179 VAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,264 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 VAP was last recorded at 126,264 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2010: 103,017 miles, lower than 157,599 miles on 11 Mar 2010.
  • 14 Feb 2017: 123,440 miles, lower than 140,804 miles on 13 Jan 2016.

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
125,904 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
1,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,264 miles
  • 2025 – 125,904 miles
  • 2024 – 125,828 miles
  • 2023 – 125,668 miles
  • 2022 – 125,567 miles
  • 2021 – 125,445 miles
  • 2019 – 124,875 miles
  • 2018 – 124,374 miles
  • 2017 – 123,440 miles
  • 2016 – 140,804 miles
  • 2015 – 140,797 miles
  • 2014 – 136,962 miles
  • 2013 – 127,684 miles
  • 2012 – 120,177 miles
  • 2011 – 110,579 miles
  • 2010 – 103,017 miles
  • 2009 – 151,682 miles
  • 2007 – 127,793 miles
  • 2006 – 96,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,264 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,264 miles
    Test number
    123257300463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,264 miles (+360)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,264 miles
    Test number
    417736189763
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass125,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,904 miles
    Test number
    445500544429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,900 miles (+72)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,900 miles
    Test number
    746311255217
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,828 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    211590106447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,668 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    798898778625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,567 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    970811051512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    776548572676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,445 miles (+570)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    888450272989
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass124,875 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    249707440089
    • AdvisoryDecelerometer brake test low front end

  11. Pass124,374 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,374 miles
    Test number
    791234670221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,440 miles (-17,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    668804447944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,804 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    794984788530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,797 miles (+749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,797 miles
    Test number
    707766355839
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass140,048 miles (+3,086)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,048 miles
    Test number
    588159185046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail136,962 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    198750604183
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Pass136,962 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    255780504475
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  18. Fail136,892 miles (+9,208)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,892 miles
    Test number
    726097294013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust very loud

  19. Pass127,684 miles (+7,507)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,684 miles
    Test number
    216966293075
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass120,177 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    299762812437
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail120,177 miles (+9,598)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    827142012102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass110,579 miles (+7,562)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,579 miles
    Test number
    609540421155
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  23. Pass103,017 miles (-54,582)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    132874220180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail157,599 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    754740970032
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll four brake discs close to wear limit

  25. Pass151,682 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    151,682 miles
    Test number
    401657459018
    • 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)

  26. Fail151,681 miles (+23,888)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    632703849086
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass127,793 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    127,793 miles
    Test number
    410051267226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail125,892 miles (+29,594)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    234247087182
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass96,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    284894756041
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T179 VAP

Does T179 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 VAP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 VAP?
The MOT on T179 VAP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 VAP done?
T179 VAP was recorded at 126,264 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,485 miles a year.
Has T179 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 VAP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T179 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T179 VAP find?
T179 VAP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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