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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

VAW 181MOT history

VAW 181 is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

VAW 181 green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,050 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAW 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

VAW 181 was last recorded at 116,050 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,857 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,193 miles
Average per year
3,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,050 miles
  • 2025 – 113,857 miles
  • 2024 – 111,647 miles
  • 2023 – 110,045 miles
  • 2022 – 108,385 miles
  • 2021 – 107,677 miles
  • 2020 – 105,995 miles
  • 2019 – 103,780 miles
  • 2018 – 101,425 miles
  • 2017 – 99,353 miles
  • 2016 – 94,787 miles
  • 2015 – 89,825 miles
  • 2014 – 86,702 miles
  • 2013 – 80,569 miles
  • 2012 – 75,825 miles
  • 2011 – 71,871 miles
  • 2010 – 64,195 miles
  • 2009 – 57,926 miles
  • 2008 – 54,240 miles
  • 2007 – 48,431 miles
  • 2006 – 41,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,050 miles
  • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour all white (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • O/s belt slow in returning

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • N/s front tyre sidewall damage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,050 miles (+2,193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    337666429961
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour all white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,857 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    333685238287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail113,849 miles (+2,202)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    915341447637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,647 miles (+1,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    180139589451
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s belt slow in returning

  5. Pass110,045 miles (+1,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,045 miles
    Test number
    950746668463
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s belt slow in returning

  6. Pass108,385 miles (+708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    649334790447
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre sidewall damage

  7. Pass107,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    376534548380
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre sidewall damage

  8. Fail107,677 miles (+1,682)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    631273394323
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre sidewall damage

  9. Pass105,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,995 miles
    Test number
    736090993613
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryO/s belt slow in returning

  10. Fail105,995 miles (+2,215)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,995 miles
    Test number
    339145266173
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front /rear to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryO/s belt slow in returning

  11. Pass103,780 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    142322577638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail103,778 miles (+2,353)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    421356728101
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass101,425 miles (+2,072)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    512565174541
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  14. Pass99,353 miles (+4,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    436301670057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass94,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    184168557274
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty on edge

  16. Fail94,787 miles (+4,962)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    980962027858
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rust on edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty on edge

  17. Pass89,825 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    413977745791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,702 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    888492884261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail86,702 miles (+6,133)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    325792484433
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass80,569 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    407854683216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    717569972269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,825 miles (+3,954)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    805168772255
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    866587471255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,871 miles (+7,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    899937571260
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass64,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    344063270281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,192 miles (+6,266)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    704820070226
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail57,926 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    294155079206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

  28. Pass57,926 miles (+3,686)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    692965079298
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

  29. Pass54,240 miles (+5,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,240 miles
    Test number
    463319068257
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  30. Pass48,431 miles (+6,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    623483547220
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's have signs of corrosion

  31. Pass41,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,923 miles
    Test number
    194132446277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAW 181

What vehicle is registration VAW 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAW 181 on a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAW 181 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VAW 181 expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VAW 181?
The MOT on VAW 181 expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VAW 181 done?
VAW 181 was recorded at 116,050 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,684 miles a year.
Has VAW 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAW 181 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on VAW 181 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 VAW 181 find?
VAW 181 failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: all direction indicators incorrect colour all white; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 2 more.

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