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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T472 AYXMOT history

T472 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
134,570 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T472 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T472 AYX was last recorded at 134,570 miles on 4 May 2022, 7,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,277 miles · 13 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,293 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,570 miles
  • 2021 – 127,277 miles
  • 2020 – 123,847 miles
  • 2019 – 118,911 miles
  • 2017 – 112,778 miles
  • 2016 – 108,868 miles
  • 2015 – 105,820 miles
  • 2014 – 101,156 miles
  • 2013 – 96,622 miles
  • 2012 – 92,421 miles
  • 2011 – 86,546 miles
  • 2010 – 81,366 miles
  • 2009 – 76,378 miles
  • 2008 – 71,508 miles
  • 2007 – 64,912 miles
  • 2006 – 57,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,570 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,570 miles (+7,293)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,570 miles
    Test number
    487944565987
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,277 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,277 miles
    Test number
    459372887706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    475410420414
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail123,847 miles (+4,936)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    927194412344
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass118,911 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    123354280419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,778 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,778 miles
    Test number
    309891504434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    524829886190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail108,868 miles (+3,048)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    620777314104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass105,820 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    737201955087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  10. Fail105,819 miles (+4,663)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,819 miles
    Test number
    155891055496
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  11. Pass101,156 miles (+44)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    998319744093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlights

  12. Fail101,112 miles (+4,490)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    129621044489
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCondensation in both headlights

  13. Pass96,622 miles (+4,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    505493543037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,421 miles (+5,875)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    495259942092
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working

  15. Pass86,546 miles (+5,180)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    708599141066
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth headlights misted up

  16. Pass81,366 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    124112660038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    104505369096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,378 miles (+4,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,378 miles
    Test number
    943097059006
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,508 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    310906768095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    401215267000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,912 miles (+7,428)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    670894967095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    533166166083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,484 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    324009956088
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T472 AYX

Does T472 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T472 AYX expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T472 AYX?
The MOT on T472 AYX expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T472 AYX done?
T472 AYX was recorded at 134,570 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has T472 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T472 AYX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T472 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 T472 AYX find?
T472 AYX passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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