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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T156 AYWMOT history

T156 AYW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,553 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 AYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 AYW was last recorded at 114,553 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,628 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
925 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,553 miles
  • 2021 – 113,628 miles
  • 2020 – 108,294 miles
  • 2019 – 101,814 miles
  • 2018 – 96,734 miles
  • 2017 – 92,254 miles
  • 2016 – 82,255 miles
  • 2015 – 75,692 miles
  • 2014 – 71,291 miles
  • 2013 – 65,572 miles
  • 2012 – 60,788 miles
  • 2011 – 55,456 miles
  • 2010 – 50,980 miles
  • 2009 – 45,414 miles
  • 2008 – 40,052 miles
  • 2007 – 34,854 miles
  • 2006 – 31,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,553 miles (+925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,553 miles
    Test number
    775014943198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,628 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,628 miles
    Test number
    253586874840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass108,294 miles (+6,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    438828725423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded near tank

  4. Pass101,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,814 miles
    Test number
    595588138057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail101,814 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,814 miles
    Test number
    926918393635
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass96,734 miles (+4,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    354575229994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass92,254 miles (+9,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    295533078103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass82,255 miles (+6,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    711440849046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass75,692 miles (+4,401)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    117057495067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side steering rack tie bar has movment

  10. Pass71,291 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    307817984089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,289 miles (+5,717)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,289 miles
    Test number
    396006484064
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail65,572 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    168123993484
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLower wish-bone rear rubber bush has movment

  13. Pass65,572 miles (+4,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    536163793023
    • NoteLower wish-bone rear rubber bush has movment

  14. Pass60,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    599005992082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,787 miles (+5,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    807065692052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass55,456 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,456 miles
    Test number
    827396991088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,454 miles (+4,474)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    167270791017
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass50,980 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    701415980016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,978 miles (+5,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    272754180093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass45,414 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,414 miles
    Test number
    494583289008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,052 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    433477388041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,854 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    691622797045
    • 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)

  23. Pass31,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,768 miles
    Test number
    321893996068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T156 AYW

Does T156 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 AYW is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T156 AYW?
The MOT on T156 AYW is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 AYW done?
T156 AYW was recorded at 114,553 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has T156 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 AYW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T156 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 T156 AYW find?
T156 AYW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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