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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T212 ARXMOT history

T212 ARX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
107,501 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 ARX was last recorded at 107,501 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,772 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
3,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,501 miles
  • 2020 – 106,772 miles
  • 2019 – 105,643 miles
  • 2018 – 103,741 miles
  • 2017 – 101,434 miles
  • 2016 – 98,694 miles
  • 2015 – 95,987 miles
  • 2014 – 92,651 miles
  • 2013 – 88,596 miles
  • 2012 – 84,665 miles
  • 2011 – 80,109 miles
  • 2010 – 74,850 miles
  • 2009 – 66,695 miles
  • 2008 – 61,073 miles
  • 2007 – 55,872 miles
  • 2006 – 48,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,501 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear axle bushes weak

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.

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • N/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,501 miles (+729)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,501 miles
    Test number
    828767511845
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear axle bushes weak

  2. Pass106,772 miles (+1,129)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,772 miles
    Test number
    739161682186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear arches rusty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted possible corrosion underneath

  3. Pass105,643 miles (+1,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    563941083919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    910152442103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail103,741 miles (+2,307)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    552695789730
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass101,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    575931977258
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Fail101,434 miles (+2,740)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    916258112584
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass98,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    860298633739
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Fail98,694 miles (+2,707)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    528350543054
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking pipe from resivour (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass95,987 miles (+3,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,987 miles
    Test number
    257878377570
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass92,651 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    179999984230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail92,651 miles (+4,055)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    909989584234
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass88,596 miles (+3,931)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    476249583280
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  14. Pass84,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    339272092490
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail84,665 miles (+4,556)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    517342792299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass80,109 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    406141991296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail80,106 miles (+5,256)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    395020991233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,850 miles
    Test number
    953114610204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    411640610250
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    324858109446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,695 miles (+5,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    764878109235
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass61,073 miles (+5,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    814374608287
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass55,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    132071217211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,872 miles (+7,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    533981917299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass48,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    400722916230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T212 ARX

Does T212 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 ARX expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 ARX?
The MOT on T212 ARX expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 ARX done?
T212 ARX was recorded at 107,501 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
Has T212 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 ARX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T212 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 T212 ARX find?
T212 ARX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 12 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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