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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T181 GKNMOT history

T181 GKN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 22,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
22,987 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 GKN was last recorded at 22,987 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,985 miles · 6 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 22,987 miles
  • 2019 – 22,985 miles
  • 2018 – 22,982 miles
  • 2017 – 22,980 miles
  • 2016 – 22,973 miles
  • 2015 – 22,963 miles
  • 2014 – 22,958 miles
  • 2013 – 22,740 miles
  • 2012 – 21,742 miles
  • 2011 – 21,428 miles
  • 2010 – 20,268 miles
  • 2009 – 19,688 miles
  • 2008 – 18,438 miles
  • 2006 – 18,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,987 miles

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.

  • All metal brake pipes covered in white grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,987 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    22,987 miles
    Test number
    569144598452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,985 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,985 miles
    Test number
    676205297893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,982 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,982 miles
    Test number
    175638239040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass22,980 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,980 miles
    Test number
    569387752596
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes covered in white grease
  5. Fail22,979 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    622661940822
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes covered in white grease
  6. Pass22,973 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    437750429526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,963 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,963 miles
    Test number
    217658325179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,958 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,958 miles
    Test number
    219179534137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,740 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,740 miles
    Test number
    445210853129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,742 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    189030432189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,428 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,428 miles
    Test number
    149387231156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,268 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    421532430105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,688 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,688 miles
    Test number
    602452939178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,438 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,438 miles
    Test number
    140119048121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,053 miles
    Test number
    723788566286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 GKN

Does T181 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 GKN expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 GKN?
The MOT on T181 GKN expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 GKN done?
T181 GKN was recorded at 22,987 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 278 miles a year.
Has T181 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 GKN has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T181 GKN 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 T181 GKN find?
T181 GKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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