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BMW R Series

White and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T357 AFXMOT history

T357 AFX is a white and black petrol BMW R Series first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,351 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 AFX was last recorded at 74,351 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,121 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
1,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,351 miles
  • 2024 – 74,121 miles
  • 2022 – 73,659 miles
  • 2021 – 71,670 miles
  • 2019 – 69,711 miles
  • 2018 – 65,254 miles
  • 2017 – 61,827 miles
  • 2016 – 61,662 miles
  • 2014 – 61,633 miles
  • 2013 – 61,400 miles
  • 2009 – 61,203 miles
  • 2008 – 59,424 miles
  • 2007 – 56,977 miles
  • 2006 – 48,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,351 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.

  • Exhaust slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,351 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    605597148557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,121 miles (+462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    156737184031
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,659 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    105180521452
    • MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail73,659 miles (+1,989)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    542064355873
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass71,670 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    508719490016
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail71,668 miles (+1,957)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    757580083195
    • DangerousRear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,711 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,711 miles
    Test number
    292652214641
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,254 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    152787832348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,105 miles (+3,278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    658301672938
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly does not return to idle (6.2.7 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,827 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    591749623192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,818 miles (+156)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    183754325969
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass61,662 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    447952110357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,633 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    485166824428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,400 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    288037113377
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass61,203 miles (+1,779)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    214401169431
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteTelelever ball joint boot split.

  16. Pass59,424 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    764110658161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,977 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    914258137165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,933 miles (+8,107)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    783806037169
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteSpeedometer not illuminated.

  19. Pass48,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    721516926034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T357 AFX

Does T357 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 AFX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T357 AFX?
The MOT on T357 AFX is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T357 AFX done?
T357 AFX was recorded at 74,351 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,267 miles a year.
Has T357 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 AFX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T357 AFX 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 T357 AFX find?
T357 AFX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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