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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T183 VAPMOT history

T183 VAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
139,808 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 VAP was last recorded at 139,808 miles on 29 May 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2024: 127,882 miles, lower than 128,901 miles on 3 Apr 2023.

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
139,771 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,808 miles
  • 2025 – 135,496 miles
  • 2024 – 127,897 miles
  • 2023 – 128,901 miles
  • 2021 – 123,327 miles
  • 2020 – 103,884 miles
  • 2019 – 87,967 miles
  • 2018 – 83,526 miles
  • 2017 – 82,135 miles
  • 2016 – 80,715 miles
  • 2015 – 79,327 miles
  • 2014 – 77,803 miles
  • 2013 – 76,036 miles
  • 2012 – 74,214 miles
  • 2011 – 72,560 miles
  • 2010 – 71,501 miles
  • 2009 – 66,967 miles
  • 2008 – 60,032 miles
  • 2007 – 52,968 miles
  • 2006 – 47,153 miles
  • 2005 – 40,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,808 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,808 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,808 miles
    Test number
    569421113622
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail139,771 miles (+4,275)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    612228118492
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust system has Catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,496 miles (+7,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,496 miles
    Test number
    749457138354
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,897 miles (+15)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,897 miles
    Test number
    625497919350
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit 1.6mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,882 miles (-1,019)9 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    225981980392
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed not enough oil to carry out emissions test (no oil showing on dipstick) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded hole inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit 1.6mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,901 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    525287671546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,327 miles (+19,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    480237370862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,884 miles (+15,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    128923320910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,967 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,967 miles
    Test number
    748552489381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    875628602514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail83,526 miles (+1,391)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    649472421142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass82,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    332578483186
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail82,135 miles (+1,420)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    203183467477
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint INNER (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass80,715 miles (+1,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    411185115191
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INSIDE (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWIPER BLADES SPLIT

  15. Pass79,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    328065575119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail79,327 miles (+1,524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    367415375164
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass77,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    149126074141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,803 miles (+1,767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    255256474497
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass76,036 miles (+1,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    926871873113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,214 miles (+1,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    298591572437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,560 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    258815671115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass71,501 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    244129180139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,967 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    620312599115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,032 miles (+7,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    534652398155
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,968 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    771939777135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,153 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    464852096158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    781672995156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 VAP

Does T183 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 VAP is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T183 VAP?
The MOT on T183 VAP is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 VAP done?
T183 VAP was recorded at 139,808 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has T183 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 VAP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T183 VAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T183 VAP find?
T183 VAP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points, and 1 more.

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