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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T181 ARXMOT history

T181 ARX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,239 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 ARX was last recorded at 149,239 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 18,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2011: 118,133 miles, lower than 161,102 miles on 3 Sept 2010.

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
130,647 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18,592 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,239 miles
  • 2024 – 130,647 miles
  • 2023 – 123,735 miles
  • 2022 – 123,407 miles
  • 2021 – 123,108 miles
  • 2020 – 122,829 miles
  • 2019 – 122,577 miles
  • 2018 – 122,241 miles
  • 2017 – 121,884 miles
  • 2016 – 121,455 miles
  • 2015 – 120,981 miles
  • 2014 – 120,336 miles
  • 2013 – 119,670 miles
  • 2012 – 118,870 miles
  • 2011 – 118,133 miles
  • 2010 – 161,102 miles
  • 2009 – 112,957 miles
  • 2008 – 102,776 miles
  • 2007 – 93,616 miles
  • 2006 – 85,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,239 miles
    Test number
    800237953072
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,239 miles (+18,592)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,239 miles
    Test number
    492000449026
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,647 miles
    Test number
    306350849512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,647 miles (+6,912)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,647 miles
    Test number
    779158660702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,735 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    649966567871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,689 miles (+282)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,689 miles
    Test number
    331680342213
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,407 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    600607814121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,108 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,108 miles
    Test number
    494463115531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,829 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    680990071594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,577 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    529975932395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,241 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    938946512487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail122,240 miles (+356)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,240 miles
    Test number
    177314290231
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,884 miles (+429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,884 miles
    Test number
    408390352255
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass121,455 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,455 miles
    Test number
    306977909457
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak.

  15. Pass120,981 miles (+645)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,981 miles
    Test number
    579503625213
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass120,336 miles (+666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    307423624489
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass119,670 miles (+800)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    868954723277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres walls damaged

  18. Pass118,870 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    305559922420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyre walls damaged

  19. Fail118,869 miles (+736)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    995788922285
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll tyre walls damaged

  20. Pass118,133 miles (-42,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    438045531230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass161,102 miles (+45,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    161,102 miles
    Test number
    844066440239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail116,101 miles (+3,144)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    931525640278
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass112,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    472444949203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,957 miles (+10,181)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    594090549261
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass102,776 miles (+9,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    121044938220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass93,616 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    93,616 miles
    Test number
    752782647222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    293224956264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 ARX

Does T181 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 ARX expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 ARX?
The MOT on T181 ARX expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 ARX done?
T181 ARX was recorded at 149,239 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has T181 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 ARX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T181 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T181 ARX find?
T181 ARX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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