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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T256 AYXMOT history

T256 AYX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,098 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 AYX was last recorded at 166,098 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,328 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,770 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,098 miles
  • 2024 – 162,328 miles
  • 2023 – 156,869 miles
  • 2022 – 149,785 miles
  • 2021 – 141,117 miles
  • 2020 – 133,830 miles
  • 2019 – 125,368 miles
  • 2018 – 110,439 miles
  • 2017 – 94,400 miles
  • 2016 – 88,579 miles
  • 2015 – 84,772 miles
  • 2014 – 79,785 miles
  • 2013 – 73,310 miles
  • 2012 – 68,726 miles
  • 2011 – 64,826 miles
  • 2010 – 62,357 miles
  • 2009 – 55,460 miles
  • 2008 – 50,320 miles
  • 2007 – 45,377 miles
  • 2006 – 39,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,098 miles (+3,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,098 miles
    Test number
    568485445007
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,328 miles (+5,459)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,328 miles
    Test number
    874508550516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (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))

  3. Pass156,869 miles (+7,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,869 miles
    Test number
    174063927171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,785 miles (+8,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    398034030604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,117 miles
    Test number
    473128092763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,117 miles (+7,287)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,117 miles
    Test number
    543117076260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,830 miles (+8,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    600032278990
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass125,368 miles (+14,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,368 miles
    Test number
    206867802074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,439 miles (+16,039)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    895345774266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,400 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    957014037219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,579 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    959962634753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slight rough

  12. Pass84,772 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    329479945017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,785 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,785 miles
    Test number
    467093064092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,310 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    955555663014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,726 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    137156262089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,578 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    979773862073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    828437061074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,826 miles (+2,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    257467361096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass62,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    291102560017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,357 miles (+6,897)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    534792860039
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass55,460 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,460 miles
    Test number
    234748659099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,320 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    791574058071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,377 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    231573357064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    330175366079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 AYX

Does T256 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T256 AYX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T256 AYX?
The MOT on T256 AYX 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 T256 AYX done?
T256 AYX was recorded at 166,098 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has T256 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 AYX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T256 AYX 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 T256 AYX find?
T256 AYX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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