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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T129 AYWMOT history

T129 AYW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
86,087 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 AYW
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 AYW was last recorded at 86,087 miles on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2024: 86,087 miles, lower than 89,599 miles on 25 Jun 2020.

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
89,599 miles · 25 Jun 2020
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,087 miles
  • 2020 – 89,599 miles
  • 2019 – 80,489 miles
  • 2018 – 79,689 miles
  • 2017 – 78,686 miles
  • 2016 – 77,401 miles
  • 2015 – 75,474 miles
  • 2014 – 72,659 miles
  • 2013 – 67,970 miles
  • 2012 – 63,046 miles
  • 2011 – 59,140 miles
  • 2010 – 58,389 miles
  • 2009 – 45,468 miles
  • 2008 – 39,082 miles
  • 2007 – 35,053 miles
  • 2006 – 29,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear and nearside front jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,087 miles (-3,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    790870402719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass89,599 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    355637898428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail89,580 miles (+9,091)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    972865301292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,489 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,489 miles
    Test number
    454388844886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,486 miles (+797)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,486 miles
    Test number
    246899956109
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,689 miles (+1,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    436304197634
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight leak underside of engine.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Under P.A.S. fluid bottle. (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  7. Pass78,686 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    297178034674
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and nearside front jacking points corroded

  8. Fail78,685 miles (+1,284)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    495494491261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and nearside front jacking points corroded

  9. Pass77,401 miles (+1,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    204852540743
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to Nearside front jacking point

  10. Pass75,474 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,474 miles
    Test number
    569505175092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTraction control lamp on

  11. Fail75,472 miles (+2,813)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    567090575066
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTraction control lamp on

  12. Pass72,659 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    399506774086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail72,643 miles (+4,673)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,643 miles
    Test number
    956191774058
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass67,970 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    926253493092
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Fail67,946 miles (+4,900)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    129777983041
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass63,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    729747072076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail63,046 miles (+3,906)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    548856972040
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass59,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    945378571036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,140 miles (+751)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    508087271055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen
    • NoteO/s front tyre getting low on inner edge
    • NoteSlight pitting and deterioation rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight play both bottom ball joints

  20. Pass58,389 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    480939470044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front struts very rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  21. Fail58,389 miles (+12,921)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    672958570036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front struts very rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  22. Pass45,468 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    223613779068
    • NoteN/s front tyre on inner edge getting low
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure

  23. Fail45,468 miles (+6,386)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    402382579057
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre on inner edge getting low
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disfigure

  24. Pass39,082 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    342935188085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  25. Fail39,082 miles (+4,029)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    852315788003
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  26. Pass35,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    363465587054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,053 miles (+5,061)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    494695387089
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,992 miles
    Test number
    184026276066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 AYW

Does T129 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T129 AYW expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T129 AYW?
The MOT on T129 AYW expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T129 AYW done?
T129 AYW was recorded at 86,087 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has T129 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 AYW has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T129 AYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T129 AYW find?
T129 AYW passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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