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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T178 ARXMOT history

T178 ARX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
117,243 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 ARX was last recorded at 117,243 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 8,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,197 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,046 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,243 miles
  • 2021 – 109,197 miles
  • 2020 – 108,299 miles
  • 2018 – 100,864 miles
  • 2017 – 94,912 miles
  • 2016 – 87,509 miles
  • 2015 – 81,519 miles
  • 2014 – 76,189 miles
  • 2012 – 68,135 miles
  • 2011 – 66,221 miles
  • 2010 – 61,950 miles
  • 2009 – 55,696 miles
  • 2008 – 47,597 miles
  • 2007 – 41,477 miles
  • 2006 – 35,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,243 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR DIFF BUSH WORN
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear OFFSIDE REAR BUSH WORN
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,243 miles
    Test number
    412358330755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR DIFF BUSH WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OFFSIDE REAR BUSH WORN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,245 miles (+8,048)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,245 miles
    Test number
    277677112150
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR DIFF BUSH WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OFFSIDE REAR BUSH WORN
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,197 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    123713708918
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in the centre

  4. Fail109,197 miles (+898)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    814032083348
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in the centre

  5. Pass108,299 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    485038127040
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in the centre.

  6. Fail108,298 miles (+7,434)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    204748721515
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip in the centre.

  7. Pass100,864 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,864 miles
    Test number
    202339131857
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail100,863 miles (+5,951)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,863 miles
    Test number
    718167169042
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass94,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    981552992242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail94,912 miles (+7,403)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    835840374752
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,509 miles (+5,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    787914419004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass81,519 miles (+5,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    216756175174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,189 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    837476974102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,135 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    996552422282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,221 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    815055841003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,950 miles (+6,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    351474200185
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass55,696 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    423379159151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,597 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    523413528104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,582 miles (+6,105)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    833022228185
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    153180527172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,474 miles (+6,395)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    330030627172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnable to test wipers

  22. Pass35,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    261822626108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 ARX

Does T178 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 ARX expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 ARX?
The MOT on T178 ARX expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 ARX done?
T178 ARX was recorded at 117,243 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has T178 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 ARX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T178 ARX 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 T178 ARX find?
T178 ARX passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear nearside rear diff bush worn; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear offside rear bush worn, and 1 more.

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