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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T140 AYWMOT history

T140 AYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
150,988 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 AYW was last recorded at 150,988 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,979 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,988 miles
  • 2024 – 146,603 miles
  • 2023 – 141,388 miles
  • 2022 – 134,727 miles
  • 2021 – 131,969 miles
  • 2019 – 126,920 miles
  • 2018 – 119,224 miles
  • 2017 – 108,893 miles
  • 2016 – 93,162 miles
  • 2014 – 84,721 miles
  • 2013 – 72,315 miles
  • 2012 – 62,093 miles
  • 2011 – 52,707 miles
  • 2010 – 45,506 miles
  • 2009 – 43,348 miles
  • 2008 – 41,212 miles
  • 2007 – 39,812 miles
  • 2006 – 34,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,988 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s/r/ fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,988 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,988 miles
    Test number
    860825176106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r/ fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leak

  2. Fail150,979 miles (+4,376)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,979 miles
    Test number
    978726302372
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front & rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r/ fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear dill slightly leak

  3. Pass146,603 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    122497501793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on driver side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front floor/wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose and close to prop shaft and catalytic converters
    • AdvisoryRear brakes imbalanced

  4. Fail146,601 miles (+5,213)5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,601 miles
    Test number
    857743104405
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on strut, requires replacing and securing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on strut, requires replacing and securing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on driver side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front floor/wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose and close to prop shaft and catalytic converters
    • AdvisoryRear brakes imbalanced

  5. Pass141,388 miles (+6,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,388 miles
    Test number
    203976288243
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside / nearside front floor areas corroded not in a prescribed area

  6. Pass134,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,727 miles
    Test number
    567403998210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front + offside floor areas corrosion not in a prescribed area

  7. Fail134,727 miles (+2,758)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,727 miles
    Test number
    389320493210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front + offside floor areas corrosion not in a prescribed area

  8. Pass131,969 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,969 miles
    Test number
    631398052711
    • AdvisoryAll 4 flexible brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side corrosion

  9. Fail131,935 miles (+5,015)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,935 miles
    Test number
    165187294191
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  10. Pass126,920 miles (+7,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    384759160467
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  11. Pass119,224 miles (+10,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,224 miles
    Test number
    860705257710
    • AdvisorySill covers / chip on screen / corrosion on o/s door sill / n/s/r inner side inop / rear diff leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake pipes / middle x rear exhaust mounts splitting / front flexi hose mounts

  12. Pass108,893 miles (+15,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    346199230614
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexible brake hoses are perishing

  13. Pass93,162 miles (+8,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    698667736316
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroding / corrosion on front shocks/ sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding

  14. Pass84,721 miles (+12,406)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    986413494242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,315 miles (+10,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    888578183297
    • NoteCORROSION ON SHOCKS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SILL COVERS FITTED

  16. Pass62,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    895430392209
    • NoteHEAT SHEILD LOOSE / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT SHOCKS / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SILL COVERS FITTED / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW/SLIGHT CORRSION ON FUEL PIPES

  17. Fail62,093 miles (+9,386)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    186197982201
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHEAT SHEILD LOOSE / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT SHOCKS / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / SILL COVERS FITTED / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW/SLIGHT CORRSION ON FUEL PIPES

  18. Pass52,707 miles (+7,201)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    215018731206
    • NoteFRONT SHOCKS CORRODING
    • NoteHEAT SHEILDS LOOSE
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE 1.8 MM [245/40/ZR17 CONT]
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE 3MM
    • NoteSIDE SKIRTS FITTED
    • NoteSLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

  19. Pass45,506 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    861499930221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    383969379287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail43,348 miles (+2,136)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    930924779279
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass41,212 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    874278648187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass39,812 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    680429627101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,648 miles
    Test number
    180552016154
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T140 AYW

Does T140 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 AYW expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 AYW?
The MOT on T140 AYW expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 AYW done?
T140 AYW was recorded at 150,988 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has T140 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 AYW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T140 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 T140 AYW find?
T140 AYW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; front coil spring corroded both, and 5 more.

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