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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T181 JSLMOT history

T181 JSL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
113,994 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 JSL was last recorded at 113,994 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 3,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,061 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,933 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,994 miles
  • 2021 – 110,061 miles
  • 2020 – 107,954 miles
  • 2019 – 106,164 miles
  • 2018 – 103,472 miles
  • 2016 – 101,206 miles
  • 2015 – 94,508 miles
  • 2014 – 88,061 miles
  • 2013 – 84,501 miles
  • 2012 – 83,155 miles
  • 2011 – 80,531 miles
  • 2010 – 75,752 miles
  • 2009 – 71,348 miles
  • 2008 – 70,151 miles
  • 2007 – 60,369 miles
  • 2006 – 49,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,994 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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,994 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    885381306390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,061 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    875622345211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,049 miles (+2,095)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,049 miles
    Test number
    361665782499
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,954 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    485893642508
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose support bracket broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside screen wash jet defective.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms, brackets and sub-frame corroded.

  5. Fail107,949 miles (+1,785)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,949 miles
    Test number
    409121173161
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose support bracket broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside screen wash jet defective.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms, brackets and sub-frame corroded.

  6. Pass106,164 miles (+2,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,164 miles
    Test number
    630845905132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,472 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    363125370653
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail103,471 miles (+2,265)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    522328358064
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass101,206 miles (+6,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,206 miles
    Test number
    365474717699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass94,508 miles (+6,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    287766530271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass88,061 miles (+3,560)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    287071504394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass84,501 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    637108903384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail84,501 miles (+1,346)1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    567135193273
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir intake hose burst
    • NoteEngine management light on

  14. Pass83,155 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    875580482270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail83,152 miles (+2,621)1 dangerous4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    918261862294
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,531 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    769503371243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Fail80,531 miles (+334)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    838222671229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disks corroded

  18. Fail80,197 miles (+4,445)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,197 miles
    Test number
    845122351238
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,752 miles (+4,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    543871650209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,348 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    733196949267
    • NoteENGINE NOISE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
    • NotePLAY AT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS
    • NotePLAY AT LOWER STEERING COLUMN BULKHEAD BUSH

  21. Fail71,346 miles (+1,195)3 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    723205549236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteENGINE NOISE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
    • NotePLAY AT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS
    • NotePLAY AT LOWER STEERING COLUMN BULKHEAD BUSH
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON NSF AND BOTH REAR DISCS

  22. Pass70,151 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    580044258206
    • NoteBOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES VERY SOFT
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON SHOULDERS
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATE BROKEN OFF MOUNTING BOLTS

  23. Fail70,151 miles (+9,782)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    540203558219
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES VERY SOFT
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON SHOULDERS
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATE BROKEN OFF MOUNTING BOLTS

  24. Pass60,369 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    721727107251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,250 miles (+10,703)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    380622807493
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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. Pass49,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    220701686442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T181 JSL

Does T181 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 JSL expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 JSL?
The MOT on T181 JSL expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 JSL done?
T181 JSL was recorded at 113,994 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has T181 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 JSL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T181 JSL 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 JSL find?
T181 JSL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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