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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T83 VAPMOT history

T83 VAP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
133,413 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 VAP was last recorded at 133,413 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,706 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,413 miles
  • 2023 – 132,706 miles
  • 2022 – 126,712 miles
  • 2021 – 125,440 miles
  • 2017 – 124,354 miles
  • 2016 – 117,952 miles
  • 2015 – 111,174 miles
  • 2014 – 105,425 miles
  • 2013 – 99,333 miles
  • 2012 – 93,692 miles
  • 2011 – 86,815 miles
  • 2010 – 80,734 miles
  • 2009 – 72,728 miles
  • 2008 – 65,102 miles
  • 2007 – 59,143 miles
  • 2006 – 53,145 miles
  • 2005 – 48,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,413 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,413 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    848977593857
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass132,706 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,706 miles
    Test number
    419859924191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly misted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly misted

  3. Pass126,712 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    568951504621
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly misted

  4. Pass125,440 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,440 miles
    Test number
    103020035046
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981224241317
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,354 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,354 miles
    Test number
    421001019468
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass117,952 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    983303613501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,174 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,174 miles
    Test number
    589498515114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,425 miles (+6,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    846660824165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass99,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    719791323192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail99,333 miles (+5,641)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    516591723199
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,692 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,692 miles
    Test number
    485181922165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail93,668 miles (+6,853)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    299319202193
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,815 miles (+6,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,815 miles
    Test number
    799550111187
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,734 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    282191810486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    740449339193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail72,728 miles (+7,626)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,728 miles
    Test number
    863789939136
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,102 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    172343448198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,143 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    624031647184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,145 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,145 miles
    Test number
    532091636111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,097 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,097 miles
    Test number
    143099235158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass48,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    48,097 miles
    Test number
    444109135179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 VAP

Does T83 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 VAP expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 VAP?
The MOT on T83 VAP expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 VAP done?
T83 VAP was recorded at 133,413 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has T83 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 VAP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T83 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 T83 VAP find?
T83 VAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

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