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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T41 ARXMOT history

T41 ARX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,092 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 ARX was last recorded at 137,092 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,724 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
3,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,092 miles
  • 2024 – 136,724 miles
  • 2023 – 136,345 miles
  • 2022 – 136,016 miles
  • 2021 – 135,612 miles
  • 2020 – 135,064 miles
  • 2019 – 134,084 miles
  • 2018 – 132,735 miles
  • 2017 – 131,503 miles
  • 2016 – 129,815 miles
  • 2015 – 124,667 miles
  • 2014 – 117,050 miles
  • 2013 – 110,876 miles
  • 2012 – 102,237 miles
  • 2011 – 91,888 miles
  • 2010 – 86,745 miles
  • 2009 – 81,519 miles
  • 2008 – 76,915 miles
  • 2007 – 71,379 miles
  • 2006 – 64,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,092 miles (+368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    574394352774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass136,724 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,724 miles
    Test number
    109809886470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,345 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,345 miles
    Test number
    882678302754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,016 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,016 miles
    Test number
    396092135325
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,612 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,612 miles
    Test number
    733756915705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,064 miles (+980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,064 miles
    Test number
    153537847911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    556969085012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail134,084 miles (+1,349)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    271072160037
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,735 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,735 miles
    Test number
    252740710192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,503 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,503 miles
    Test number
    801808702543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail131,492 miles (+1,677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,492 miles
    Test number
    738175568127
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear, at engine mounting area (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass129,815 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    910297750798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,794 miles (+5,127)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,794 miles
    Test number
    890574122264
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass124,667 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,667 miles
    Test number
    626351706505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,606 miles (+7,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,606 miles
    Test number
    845909444582
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,050 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,050 miles
    Test number
    436371314402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,001 miles (+6,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,001 miles
    Test number
    217418304354
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass110,876 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    977139103394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail110,862 miles (+8,625)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    725078803354
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass102,237 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,237 miles
    Test number
    288120452282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,181 miles (+10,293)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,181 miles
    Test number
    399698942234
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass91,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    925775941225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,888 miles (+5,143)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    576073441230
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

  24. Pass86,745 miles (+5,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    712296530283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass81,519 miles (+4,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    774315819218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass76,915 miles (+5,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    812243618265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass71,379 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    360933117218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    694353296083
    • NoteAll four tyres signs of ageing, sidewalls to tread area cracking

Questions about T41 ARX

Does T41 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T41 ARX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T41 ARX?
The MOT on T41 ARX is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T41 ARX done?
T41 ARX was recorded at 137,092 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,698 miles a year.
Has T41 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 ARX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T41 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 T41 ARX find?
T41 ARX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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