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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T238 VAPMOT history

T238 VAP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,304 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T238 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T238 VAP was last recorded at 111,304 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,269 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,304 miles
  • 2025 – 111,269 miles
  • 2023 – 111,159 miles
  • 2021 – 108,705 miles
  • 2020 – 107,775 miles
  • 2019 – 104,648 miles
  • 2018 – 101,751 miles
  • 2017 – 101,746 miles
  • 2016 – 98,447 miles
  • 2015 – 96,194 miles
  • 2014 – 92,449 miles
  • 2013 – 85,313 miles
  • 2012 – 81,639 miles
  • 2011 – 78,128 miles
  • 2010 – 75,292 miles
  • 2009 – 71,956 miles
  • 2008 – 69,482 miles
  • 2007 – 66,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,304 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,304 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    5700437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,269 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    3994072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,258 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    3930480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,159 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    2204614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,153 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,153 miles
    Test number
    2150357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,705 miles
    Test number
    918822404211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail108,705 miles (+930)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,705 miles
    Test number
    597672941664
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass107,775 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,775 miles
    Test number
    426895627544
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,770 miles (+3,122)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    145318809254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,648 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    648978733106
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Fail104,647 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,647 miles
    Test number
    161857131597
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass101,751 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    194192816278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,746 miles (+3,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,746 miles
    Test number
    859580395705
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass98,447 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    110670251065
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  15. Fail98,447 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    210233262001
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  16. Pass96,194 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    273575699920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner rod steering joint has slight play

  17. Fail96,194 miles (+3,745)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    847596694466
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner rod steering joint has slight play

  18. Pass92,449 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    487757704391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

  19. Fail92,449 miles (+7,136)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    419715904415
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

  20. Pass85,313 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,313 miles
    Test number
    228380713215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail85,300 miles (+3,661)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    575077903267
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    705713912256
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to legal limits

  23. Fail81,639 miles (+3,511)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    268052612279
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to legal limits

  24. Pass78,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    108619301247
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perished front suspension arm bushes slight wear

  25. Fail78,128 miles (+2,836)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    375809901404
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perished front suspension arm bushes slight wear

  26. Pass75,292 miles (+3,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    510889300299
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  27. Pass71,956 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    761872239177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,482 miles (+2,840)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    130155288410
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteBoth rear outer sill jacking rubbers missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge,offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  29. Pass66,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    191357047492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,642 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    191627147048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T238 VAP

Does T238 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T238 VAP is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T238 VAP?
The MOT on T238 VAP is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T238 VAP done?
T238 VAP was recorded at 111,304 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has T238 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T238 VAP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T238 VAP 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 T238 VAP find?
T238 VAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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