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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T181 LAFMOT history

T181 LAF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
159,204 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
28 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 LAF was last recorded at 159,204 miles on 28 May 2022, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,656 miles · 12 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
548 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,204 miles
  • 2020 – 158,656 miles
  • 2018 – 158,098 miles
  • 2016 – 150,927 miles
  • 2015 – 143,945 miles
  • 2014 – 137,984 miles
  • 2013 – 129,179 miles
  • 2012 – 119,802 miles
  • 2011 – 110,189 miles
  • 2010 – 98,251 miles
  • 2009 – 88,521 miles
  • 2008 – 83,904 miles
  • 2007 – 81,174 miles
  • 2006 – 79,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,204 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,204 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    916188116124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,656 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,656 miles
    Test number
    747100260690
    • AdvisoryStripped out interior rear seats removed, moddified suspension fitted also 1jz engine fitted

  3. Pass158,098 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,098 miles
    Test number
    297938272342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    396390991162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on edges

  5. Fail150,927 miles (+6,953)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    575554770805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on edges

  6. Pass143,974 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,974 miles
    Test number
    152645294471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail143,945 miles (+5,955)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,945 miles
    Test number
    744216961208
    • 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass137,990 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    189055105400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail137,984 miles (+8,805)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    345324364329
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass129,179 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    415953433405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,802 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    238133662387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass119,802 miles (+9,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    868123362342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    427588241487
    • 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)

  14. Fail110,187 miles (+11,936)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,187 miles
    Test number
    466678941436
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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. Pass98,251 miles (+9,730)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    742478740315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  16. Pass88,521 miles (+4,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    920704749390
    • 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)

  17. Pass83,904 miles (+2,730)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    490213458352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteRear brake pipes undersealed

  18. Pass81,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,174 miles
    Test number
    212351447142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,174 miles (+1,744)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,174 miles
    Test number
    422351047138
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass79,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    771795856067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,430 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    822275056021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T181 LAF

Does T181 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T181 LAF expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T181 LAF?
The MOT on T181 LAF expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T181 LAF done?
T181 LAF was recorded at 159,204 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2022, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has T181 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 LAF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T181 LAF 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 LAF find?
T181 LAF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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