
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
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.
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass104,594 miles (+9,363)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,594 miles
- Test number
- 828259633248
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass88,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 88,265 miles
- Test number
- 265259521269
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass52,786 miles (+7,544)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,786 miles
- Test number
- 422076738203
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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