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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass158,071 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass146,606 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,606 miles
    Test number
    170348196854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,319 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,319 miles
    Test number
    983777049798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,655 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,655 miles
    Test number
    109085528008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Pass81,054 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    612851636381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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