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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T232 ARXMOT history

T232 ARX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,608 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 ARX was last recorded at 147,608 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 7,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,939 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,669 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,608 miles
  • 2022 – 139,939 miles
  • 2021 – 138,486 miles
  • 2020 – 137,021 miles
  • 2019 – 134,935 miles
  • 2018 – 131,650 miles
  • 2017 – 127,160 miles
  • 2015 – 126,443 miles
  • 2014 – 124,824 miles
  • 2013 – 121,725 miles
  • 2012 – 116,522 miles
  • 2011 – 103,016 miles
  • 2010 – 91,851 miles
  • 2009 – 82,988 miles
  • 2008 – 76,705 miles
  • 2007 – 63,001 miles
  • 2006 – 55,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,608 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,608 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,608 miles
    Test number
    840785333854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,939 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    834600636002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,486 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,486 miles
    Test number
    282050172339
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear floors rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear floors rusty

  4. Fail138,473 miles (+1,452)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    588705542457
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front and rear floors rusty

  5. Pass137,021 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    715059340998
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail137,018 miles (+2,083)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,018 miles
    Test number
    867707765388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass134,935 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,935 miles
    Test number
    839681231520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,650 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    833753571352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,642 miles (+4,482)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,642 miles
    Test number
    196936432221
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion near the jacking point (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass127,160 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,160 miles
    Test number
    199408398371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass126,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    416378615043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,443 miles (+1,619)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    580896083009
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass124,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    789212684140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail124,824 miles (+3,099)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    727620774101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,725 miles (+5,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,725 miles
    Test number
    877548193116
    • NoteO/s rear brake pipe rusty

  16. Pass116,522 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    276415382473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail116,522 miles (+13,506)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,522 miles
    Test number
    445214782140
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,016 miles (+11,165)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    749884851129
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteWear in n/s front arm bush

  19. Pass91,851 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    102136840180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,988 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    982643439112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,705 miles (+13,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    204241338485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,001 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    531008337165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    373151336156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T232 ARX

Does T232 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T232 ARX is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T232 ARX?
The MOT on T232 ARX is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T232 ARX done?
T232 ARX was recorded at 147,608 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has T232 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 ARX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T232 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 T232 ARX find?
T232 ARX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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