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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T35 ARYMOT history

T35 ARY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 234,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
234,589 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 ARY was last recorded at 234,589 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,674 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,915 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 234,589 miles
  • 2024 – 231,674 miles
  • 2023 – 229,147 miles
  • 2022 – 226,470 miles
  • 2021 – 222,780 miles
  • 2020 – 209,547 miles
  • 2019 – 196,128 miles
  • 2018 – 186,382 miles
  • 2017 – 180,853 miles
  • 2016 – 173,712 miles
  • 2015 – 168,920 miles
  • 2014 – 130,495 miles
  • 2013 – 120,193 miles
  • 2012 – 117,006 miles
  • 2011 – 105,783 miles
  • 2010 – 97,583 miles
  • 2009 – 79,350 miles
  • 2008 – 61,243 miles
  • 2007 – 57,701 miles
  • 2006 – 51,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,589 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,589 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    234,589 miles
    Test number
    309416380323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass231,674 miles (+2,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    231,674 miles
    Test number
    520880693104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass229,147 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    229,147 miles
    Test number
    631566352249
    • AdvisoryLowered

  4. Pass226,470 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    226,470 miles
    Test number
    131006044087
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered

  5. Pass222,780 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    222,780 miles
    Test number
    387899196794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass209,547 miles (+13,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    209,547 miles
    Test number
    429056274625
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS DAMAGED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,128 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,128 miles
    Test number
    482129111920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,382 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    186,382 miles
    Test number
    879288727956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass180,853 miles (+7,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,853 miles
    Test number
    503302793376
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody repairs & corrosion

  10. Pass173,712 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    173,712 miles
    Test number
    214654360092
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail173,669 miles (+4,749)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,669 miles
    Test number
    591881109376
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / INNER SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass168,920 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    168,920 miles
    Test number
    285522625135
    • NoteABS system has been fully removed from vehicle
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished inner edge
    • NoteNearside steering rack tie rod joint has play
    • NoteSparco racing drivers seat fitted in a fixed position and the seat belt pre tensioner has been removed.
    • NoteVehicle has a welded diff.
    • NoteNumber plates have a honeycomb background

  13. Fail168,917 miles (+38,422)4 dangerous5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    768668715107
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is perished inner edge
    • NoteNearside steering rack tie rod joint has play
    • NoteSparco racing drivers seat fitted in a fixed position and the seat belt pre tensioner has been removed.
    • NoteVehicle has a welded diff.
    • NoteNumber plates have a honeycomb background

  14. Pass130,495 miles (+10,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,495 miles
    Test number
    605404684083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,193 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    119728093484
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,006 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    766323692017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail116,958 miles (+11,175)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    579167682005
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and blowing
    • NoteTraction control light on indicating a fault
    • NoteUnder body heatshield insecure and resting on exhaust system

  18. Pass105,783 miles (+8,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,783 miles
    Test number
    475694671056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass97,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    661024980008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,582 miles (+18,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    231334680088
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass79,350 miles (+18,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    290919289045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,243 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    141892398438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    404711977064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,701 miles (+6,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    163391977011
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass51,680 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    793054876098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,606 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    402423576096
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F lower ball joint.

Questions about T35 ARY

Does T35 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 ARY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T35 ARY?
The MOT on T35 ARY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 ARY done?
T35 ARY was recorded at 234,589 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has T35 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 ARY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T35 ARY 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 T35 ARY find?
T35 ARY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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