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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T581 FANMOT history

T581 FAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
115,875 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 FAN was last recorded at 115,875 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2016: 91,680 miles, lower than 136,826 miles on 17 Apr 2015.

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
112,768 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
4,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,875 miles
  • 2021 – 112,768 miles
  • 2020 – 108,339 miles
  • 2019 – 102,782 miles
  • 2018 – 98,285 miles
  • 2017 – 94,502 miles
  • 2016 – 91,682 miles
  • 2015 – 136,826 miles
  • 2014 – 79,301 miles
  • 2013 – 75,351 miles
  • 2012 – 71,917 miles
  • 2011 – 68,002 miles
  • 2010 – 62,565 miles
  • 2009 – 58,915 miles
  • 2008 – 55,295 miles
  • 2007 – 50,966 miles
  • 2006 – 46,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,875 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining Clip missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine management light not illuminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,875 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    903107475299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    495360302116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail112,768 miles (+4,429)3 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    102362115397
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,339 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    859030499489
    • AdvisoryEngine management light not illuminating

  5. Fail108,337 miles (+11)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,337 miles
    Test number
    947770761062
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light not illuminating

  6. Fail108,326 miles (+5,544)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    134717031618
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass102,782 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    455485120235
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail102,782 miles (+4,497)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    191552169005
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    498949878006
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15t on 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail98,285 miles (+3,783)5 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    484267757990
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65x15t on 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass94,502 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    447164227133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass91,682 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,682 miles
    Test number
    100861444851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail91,680 miles (-45,146)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    613913581564
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass136,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    647987205172
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail136,826 miles (+57,525)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    917007505110
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass79,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    165810094071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,301 miles (+3,950)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    957350494068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass75,351 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    106773763080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillary belt perished/cracked

  19. Fail75,351 miles (+3,434)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    925863263064
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillary belt perished/cracked

  20. Pass71,917 miles (+3,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    997247962003
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass68,002 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    977886271087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,565 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    840623160091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,543 miles (+3,628)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    870412360070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,915 miles (+3,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,915 miles
    Test number
    532545369080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Pass55,295 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    182420288485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    484454177053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,966 miles (+4,251)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    890424377000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass46,715 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,715 miles
    Test number
    672422186040
    • NoteEngine oil leaks-visible from various points
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm

Questions about T581 FAN

Does T581 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 FAN expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 FAN?
The MOT on T581 FAN expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 FAN done?
T581 FAN was recorded at 115,875 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
Has T581 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 FAN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T581 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T581 FAN find?
T581 FAN passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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