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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T81 AYWMOT history

T81 AYW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,981 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 AYW was last recorded at 40,981 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,393 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,981 miles
  • 2025 – 39,393 miles
  • 2024 – 39,177 miles
  • 2023 – 39,123 miles
  • 2022 – 38,870 miles
  • 2021 – 38,686 miles
  • 2020 – 38,448 miles
  • 2018 – 38,174 miles
  • 2017 – 37,997 miles
  • 2016 – 37,357 miles
  • 2014 – 36,701 miles
  • 2013 – 35,290 miles
  • 2010 – 33,711 miles
  • 2008 – 31,356 miles
  • 2006 – 28,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,981 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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,981 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,981 miles
    Test number
    150321492603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,393 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    919167262241
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  3. Pass39,177 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    251176580751
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  4. Pass39,123 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,123 miles
    Test number
    578171315255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,870 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    544535826992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    193421940836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,686 miles (+238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    977530786516
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass38,448 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    212491771194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    516690512890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,174 miles (+177)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    288062164180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass37,997 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    499210982677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass37,357 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,357 miles
    Test number
    153355734251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,701 miles (+1,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,701 miles
    Test number
    685536724194
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass35,290 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,290 miles
    Test number
    209418833055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass33,711 miles (+2,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    403547410307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
  16. Pass31,356 miles (+2,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,356 miles
    Test number
    353949228234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass28,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,635 miles
    Test number
    422926946374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 AYW

Does T81 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 AYW is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 AYW?
The MOT on T81 AYW is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 AYW done?
T81 AYW was recorded at 40,981 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 624 miles a year.
Has T81 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 AYW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T81 AYW 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 T81 AYW find?
T81 AYW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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