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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T406 ARXMOT history

T406 ARX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2024
Mileage
152,099 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T406 ARX was last recorded at 152,099 miles on 18 May 2023, 11,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,547 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
11,552 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,099 miles
  • 2022 – 140,547 miles
  • 2021 – 122,949 miles
  • 2019 – 122,907 miles
  • 2018 – 122,316 miles
  • 2017 – 121,693 miles
  • 2016 – 119,616 miles
  • 2015 – 118,820 miles
  • 2013 – 113,170 miles
  • 2012 – 107,901 miles
  • 2011 – 100,790 miles
  • 2010 – 93,356 miles
  • 2009 – 85,200 miles
  • 2008 – 78,076 miles
  • 2007 – 69,036 miles
  • 2006 – 60,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,099 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,099 miles (+11,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,099 miles
    Test number
    308397201728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass140,547 miles (+17,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,547 miles
    Test number
    688678961263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,949 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,949 miles
    Test number
    620414807479
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills have slight corrosion

  4. Pass122,907 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,907 miles
    Test number
    581804656829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass122,316 miles (+623)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,316 miles
    Test number
    828598285227
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    402130651228
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail121,693 miles (+2,077)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    538293619318
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass119,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    408217705943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail119,616 miles (+796)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    436079332591
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass118,820 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    777541395134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,802 miles (+5,632)14 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    437214865172
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass113,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    558905823234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,170 miles (+5,269)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    479339213243
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,901 miles (+7,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,901 miles
    Test number
    407929042256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,790 miles (+7,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,790 miles
    Test number
    925488921237
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes

  16. Pass93,356 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    193929430280
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,200 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    853059629238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail85,200 miles (+7,124)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    933119229281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass78,076 miles (+9,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    842644638269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass69,036 miles (+8,156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    963761947282
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

  21. Pass60,880 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    870298286149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,869 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    880611686189
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T406 ARX

Does T406 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T406 ARX expired on 24 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T406 ARX?
The MOT on T406 ARX expired on 24 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T406 ARX done?
T406 ARX was recorded at 152,099 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has T406 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 ARX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T406 ARX 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 T406 ARX find?
T406 ARX passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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