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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T181 HTPMOT history

T181 HTP is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
154,774 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 HTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 HTP was last recorded at 154,774 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 27,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2010: 94,591 miles, lower than 808,981 miles on 17 May 2007.

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
127,155 miles · 7 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
27,619 miles
Average per year
4,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,774 miles
  • 2018 – 127,155 miles
  • 2017 – 125,304 miles
  • 2016 – 122,431 miles
  • 2015 – 119,245 miles
  • 2014 – 113,609 miles
  • 2013 – 107,087 miles
  • 2012 – 103,166 miles
  • 2011 – 98,874 miles
  • 2010 – 94,597 miles
  • 2007 – 808,981 miles
  • 2006 – 77,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,774 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses recommend change (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWashers weak

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    665172412617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses recommend change (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  2. Fail154,774 miles (+27,619)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    337991319869
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses recommend change (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  3. Pass127,155 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,155 miles
    Test number
    106528148676
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,153 miles (+1,849)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,153 miles
    Test number
    807034459358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,304 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    822571957217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail125,301 miles (+2,870)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,301 miles
    Test number
    412484338535
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass122,431 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    653775845154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail122,417 miles (+3,172)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,417 miles
    Test number
    520022547984
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass119,245 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    259398525194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail119,226 miles (+5,617)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    417302125135
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass113,609 miles (+6,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    547249654026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass107,087 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    568170013050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront level sensor seized and insecure

  13. Fail107,087 miles (+3,921)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,087 miles
    Test number
    246949803021
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront level sensor seized and insecure

  14. Pass103,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    486639502018
    • 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)

  15. Fail103,165 miles (+4,291)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,165 miles
    Test number
    827859702097
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass98,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    456978701043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,874 miles (+4,277)5 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    138318701488
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r light cluster condensated
    • NoteO/s head lamp condensated
    • NoteO/s/f tracktion control sensor clip worn & insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner wall has cuts
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  18. Pass94,597 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    724947900088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,591 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    111195700410
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262314519164
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront & rear number plates may be rejected at the next MOT test due to design characteristics.
    • NoteOffside front tyre valve corroded/damaged recommend replacment

  21. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    722573128133
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre valve damaged
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  22. Pass808,981 miles (+731,846)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    808,981 miles
    Test number
    344897237162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front lower fog lamp glass damaged.

  23. Pass77,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    470509916131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 HTP

Does T181 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 HTP expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 HTP?
The MOT on T181 HTP expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 HTP done?
T181 HTP was recorded at 154,774 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 4,762 miles a year.
Has T181 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 HTP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T181 HTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T181 HTP find?
T181 HTP passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses recommend change; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills; washers weak.

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