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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T101 ARXMOT history

T101 ARX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
152,714 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 ARX
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
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 ARX was last recorded at 152,714 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2020: 145,021 miles, lower than 146,023 miles on 19 Dec 2017.

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
152,714 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,714 miles
  • 2021 – 152,714 miles
  • 2020 – 145,021 miles
  • 2017 – 146,023 miles
  • 2015 – 143,813 miles
  • 2014 – 132,794 miles
  • 2013 – 119,835 miles
  • 2012 – 109,814 miles
  • 2011 – 100,788 miles
  • 2010 – 93,845 miles
  • 2008 – 81,912 miles
  • 2007 – 80,730 miles
  • 2005 – 68,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,714 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    698254517902
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail152,714 miles1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    674836069876
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,714 miles (+7,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    359089377030
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,021 miles (-1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,021 miles
    Test number
    526109666184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,023 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,023 miles
    Test number
    999644844333
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  6. FailMileage not read3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361502612655
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  7. Pass143,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,813 miles
    Test number
    302274393230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash

  8. Fail143,813 miles (+11,019)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,813 miles
    Test number
    244566208021
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBraking system leaking n/s/f brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on dash

  9. Pass132,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    259532904302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,794 miles (+12,959)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    178125574208
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NotePlay in both steering arms

  11. Pass119,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,835 miles
    Test number
    179084553273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,832 miles (+76)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,832 miles
    Test number
    359274453288
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail119,756 miles (+9,942)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,756 miles
    Test number
    909853293165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but system is secure.

  14. Pass109,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    235648882439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,814 miles (+9,026)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    348380782111
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass100,788 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    275401371439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,780 miles (+6,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    468405361133
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  18. Pass93,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    291615540164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,845 miles (+11,933)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    983964220157
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,912 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,912 miles
    Test number
    390974508313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,906 miles (+1,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    391322308379
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  22. Pass80,730 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    453590827230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,723 miles (+11,831)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    614988617255
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass68,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    200543615350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Questions about T101 ARX

Does T101 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T101 ARX expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T101 ARX?
The MOT on T101 ARX expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T101 ARX done?
T101 ARX was recorded at 152,714 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has T101 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 ARX has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T101 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T101 ARX find?
T101 ARX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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