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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T39 ARYMOT history

T39 ARY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,819 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T39 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T39 ARY was last recorded at 120,819 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,291 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,819 miles
  • 2022 – 120,291 miles
  • 2019 – 120,180 miles
  • 2018 – 119,870 miles
  • 2017 – 119,410 miles
  • 2016 – 118,751 miles
  • 2015 – 117,785 miles
  • 2014 – 112,449 miles
  • 2013 – 104,594 miles
  • 2012 – 95,231 miles
  • 2011 – 88,265 miles
  • 2010 – 78,993 miles
  • 2009 – 70,623 miles
  • 2008 – 52,786 miles
  • 2007 – 45,242 miles
  • 2006 – 35,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,819 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    815589106313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
  2. Pass120,291 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    648139681079
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail120,282 miles (+102)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,282 miles
    Test number
    622030701210
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,180 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    133680369638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion in fuel tank strap
  5. Fail120,180 miles (+310)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    134133391895
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion in fuel tank strap
  6. Pass119,870 miles (+460)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    366326558673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass119,410 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    905540691928
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps condensated but not affecting beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush telescopic piston (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust silencer clamp broken but exhaust secure
  8. Fail119,410 miles (+659)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,410 miles
    Test number
    348492398192
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around n/s/r jacking point area on sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps condensated but not affecting beam image
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush telescopic piston (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust silencer clamp broken but exhaust secure
  9. Pass118,751 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    226871863720
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps condensated but not affecting the pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight debonding to both front antirol bar link rubbers
  10. Fail118,751 miles (+966)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    992660393667
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged Both fronts (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps condensated but not affecting the pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight debonding to both front antirol bar link rubbers
  11. Pass117,785 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,785 miles
    Test number
    761139932878
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryRadiator distorted and weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust support brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail117,785 miles (+5,336)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,785 miles
    Test number
    191407840688
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential
    • AdvisoryRadiator distorted and weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust support brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass112,449 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    808442754211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Fail112,441 miles (+7,847)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    565481854255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Fail104,594 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    808419033239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass104,594 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    828259633248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,231 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,231 miles
    Test number
    689648422265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass95,231 miles (+6,966)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,231 miles
    Test number
    889388922223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass88,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    265259521269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,265 miles (+9,272)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,265 miles
    Test number
    526858421234
    • DangerousCenter heat sheild resting on exhaust
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass78,993 miles (+37)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    862991030255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteOil leak at rear diff
  22. Fail78,956 miles (+8,333)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    981729120254
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteOil leak at rear diff
  23. Pass70,623 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    443808349287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir conditioning belt cracking
    • NoteAlternator belt cracking
    • NoteCondensation inside offside headlamp
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket missing
    • NoteFront number plate has water damage
    • NoteReverse lights not working
  24. Fail70,623 miles (+17,837)6 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,623 miles
    Test number
    392806049401
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir conditioning belt cracking
    • NoteAlternator belt cracking
    • NoteCondensation inside offside headlamp
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket missing
    • NoteFront number plate has water damage
    • NoteReverse lights not working
  25. Pass52,786 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    422076738203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,242 miles (+10,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    744913447221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass35,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    942371046215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T39 ARY

Does T39 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T39 ARY expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T39 ARY?
The MOT on T39 ARY expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T39 ARY done?
T39 ARY was recorded at 120,819 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has T39 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T39 ARY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T39 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 T39 ARY find?
T39 ARY passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear subframe corroded.

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