
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T477 AYXMOT history
T477 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 158,071 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,079 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T477 AYX
- 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
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T477 AYX was last recorded at 158,071 miles on 19 May 2026, 11,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,056 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,015 miles
- Average per year
- 4,079 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,071 miles
- 2025 – 147,056 miles
- 2024 – 146,764 miles
- 2023 – 146,758 miles
- 2019 – 146,606 miles
- 2018 – 146,319 miles
- 2017 – 138,655 miles
- 2014 – 135,814 miles
- 2013 – 130,970 miles
- 2012 – 116,046 miles
- 2011 – 110,620 miles
- 2009 – 102,375 miles
- 2008 – 95,853 miles
- 2007 – 91,236 miles
- 2006 – 81,054 miles
- 2005 – 74,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded/underbody 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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,071 miles (+11,015)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 158,071 miles
- Test number
- 889699118245
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded/underbody corroded
Pass147,056 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 147,056 miles
- Test number
- 379938379255
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,055 miles (+291)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,055 miles
- Test number
- 918386052213
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,764 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,764 miles
- Test number
- 484642146894
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,758 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,758 miles
- Test number
- 889124795409
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail146,758 miles (+152)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,758 miles
- Test number
- 480918713584
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,606 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 146,606 miles
- Test number
- 170348196854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,319 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 146,319 miles
- Test number
- 983777049798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,655 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 138,655 miles
- Test number
- 109085528008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,653 miles (+2,839)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,653 miles
- Test number
- 128637845462
- FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass135,814 miles (+4,844)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 135,814 miles
- Test number
- 246553644375
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear axle bushes worn
Fail130,970 miles5 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,970 miles
- Test number
- 255738443317
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,970 miles (+7,561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 130,970 miles
- Test number
- 749838743308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,409 miles (+65)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 123,409 miles
- Test number
- 725589633044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail123,344 miles (+7,298)9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,344 miles
- Test number
- 945996333083
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass116,046 miles (+5,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 116,046 miles
- Test number
- 397641512000
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,620 miles (+8,245)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 110,620 miles
- Test number
- 806504211041
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAll four brake discs pitted slightly
Pass102,375 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 102,375 miles
- Test number
- 833065539305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,853 miles (+4,617)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 95,853 miles
- Test number
- 682348638341
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade split on end
- NoteStrong advice both front tyres on limit of 1,6mm
Pass91,236 miles (+10,182)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 91,236 miles
- Test number
- 364485227379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside door outer trim missing.
- NoteNearside front fog light glass cracked.
Pass81,054 miles (+6,474)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 81,054 miles
- Test number
- 612851636381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 74,580 miles
- Test number
- 674472835309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T477 AYX
- Does T477 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T477 AYX is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T477 AYX?
- The MOT on T477 AYX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T477 AYX done?
- T477 AYX was recorded at 158,071 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
- Has T477 AYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T477 AYX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T477 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 T477 AYX find?
- T477 AYX passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of windowscreen; oil leak, but not excessive; rear axel corroded/underbody corroded.
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