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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T359 XAXMOT history

T359 XAX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
95,225 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 XAX was last recorded at 95,225 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2017: 82,252 miles, lower than 88,252 miles on 21 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,055 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,225 miles
  • 2022 – 95,055 miles
  • 2020 – 90,293 miles
  • 2019 – 88,502 miles
  • 2018 – 85,264 miles
  • 2017 – 82,252 miles
  • 2016 – 79,294 miles
  • 2015 – 75,626 miles
  • 2014 – 72,374 miles
  • 2013 – 69,955 miles
  • 2012 – 68,312 miles
  • 2011 – 66,107 miles
  • 2010 – 63,139 miles
  • 2009 – 61,050 miles
  • 2008 – 58,721 miles
  • 2007 – 55,603 miles
  • 2006 – 49,662 miles
  • 2005 – 42,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking mounts (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    310025575000
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail95,223 miles (+168)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    845454578642
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass95,055 miles (+4,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    837535040832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass90,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    832048174715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail90,293 miles (+1,791)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    257400316150
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass88,502 miles (+3,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    952993169470
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,264 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    168738776313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,264 miles (+3,012)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    883621325862
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,252 miles (-6,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    362659286160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil filter housing area

  10. Fail88,252 miles (+8,958)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,252 miles
    Test number
    883308673824
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil filter housing area

  11. Pass79,294 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    535578199408
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass75,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    996489661992
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail75,626 miles (+3,252)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    633788382585
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass72,374 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    955833524307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  15. Fail72,374 miles (+2,419)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    887293124338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  16. Pass69,955 miles (+1,643)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    819445223310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail68,312 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    128196522305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sill and lower enigne covers fitted

  18. Pass68,312 miles (+2,205)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    599946122324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sill and lower enigne covers fitted

  19. Pass66,107 miles (+2,968)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    375085521338
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp corroded and broken
    • NoteOuter sill and lower engine covers fitted

  20. Pass63,139 miles (+2,089)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    624183720399
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front lower ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  21. Pass61,050 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,050 miles
    Test number
    324014729332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,721 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    562736128385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,603 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,603 miles
    Test number
    453685127340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,662 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,662 miles
    Test number
    120326326397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    432240625370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T359 XAX

Does T359 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T359 XAX expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T359 XAX?
The MOT on T359 XAX expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T359 XAX done?
T359 XAX was recorded at 95,225 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has T359 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 XAX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T359 XAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T359 XAX find?
T359 XAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking mounts.

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