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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T397 AYXMOT history

T397 AYX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
148,498 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 AYX
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 AYX was last recorded at 148,498 miles on 1 Jun 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,477 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,498 miles
  • 2023 – 148,477 miles
  • 2022 – 148,333 miles
  • 2017 – 147,184 miles
  • 2016 – 140,581 miles
  • 2015 – 133,128 miles
  • 2014 – 125,639 miles
  • 2013 – 116,418 miles
  • 2012 – 109,014 miles
  • 2011 – 99,066 miles
  • 2010 – 91,677 miles
  • 2009 – 86,946 miles
  • 2008 – 79,141 miles
  • 2006 – 65,239 miles
  • 2005 – 58,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    220866229498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,498 miles (+21)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    507388513453
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass148,477 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,477 miles
    Test number
    875267227756
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,333 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,333 miles
    Test number
    628443116711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,184 miles (+6,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,184 miles
    Test number
    575642063002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body has surface corrosion

  6. Pass140,581 miles (+7,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,581 miles
    Test number
    834143602533
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass133,128 miles (+7,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,128 miles
    Test number
    476229875187
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  8. Pass125,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    527101884165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,639 miles (+9,221)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    875191484184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass116,418 miles (+7,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    698136973158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass109,014 miles (+9,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,014 miles
    Test number
    598972882150
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass99,066 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    595223111250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,677 miles
    Test number
    990201030240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,677 miles (+4,731)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,677 miles
    Test number
    514477310219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass86,946 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,946 miles
    Test number
    504921439212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre cracks side wall

  16. Fail86,937 miles (+7,796)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    752780929227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    250093378436
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail79,141 miles (+13,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    373063178138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,239 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,239 miles
    Test number
    720855356346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    58,109 miles
    Test number
    780757325394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 AYX

Does T397 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 AYX expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 AYX?
The MOT on T397 AYX expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 AYX done?
T397 AYX was recorded at 148,498 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2024, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has T397 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 AYX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T397 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 T397 AYX find?
T397 AYX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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