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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T486 AYXMOT history

T486 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,852 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 AYX was last recorded at 128,852 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 17,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,449 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17,403 miles
Average per year
3,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,852 miles
  • 2023 – 111,449 miles
  • 2022 – 105,198 miles
  • 2021 – 99,604 miles
  • 2019 – 98,124 miles
  • 2018 – 97,032 miles
  • 2017 – 95,945 miles
  • 2016 – 94,793 miles
  • 2015 – 94,271 miles
  • 2014 – 92,853 miles
  • 2013 – 92,432 miles
  • 2012 – 88,750 miles
  • 2011 – 83,677 miles
  • 2009 – 79,136 miles
  • 2008 – 75,444 miles
  • 2007 – 72,753 miles
  • 2006 – 69,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,852 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Various underbody components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,852 miles (+17,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,852 miles
    Test number
    662594396501
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,449 miles (+6,251)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    581634451333
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and corroded (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,198 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    630415944589
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail105,187 miles (+345)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,187 miles
    Test number
    448838696848
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail104,842 miles (+5,238)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    366719019837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,604 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    680022935539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass98,124 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    607985776360
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear w/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  8. Fail98,114 miles (+1,082)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    603944833970
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear w/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  9. Pass97,032 miles (+1,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    942067632384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s front outer sill corroded in a non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  10. Pass95,945 miles (+1,152)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    427321229824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre 10 years old

  11. Pass94,793 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    592054389438
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail94,773 miles (+502)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,773 miles
    Test number
    594121319146
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass94,271 miles (+26)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,271 miles
    Test number
    947392105282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken

  14. Fail94,245 miles (+1,392)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    525671395113
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken

  15. Pass92,853 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    716734184115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished

  16. Fail92,853 miles (+421)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    288634084193
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished

  17. Pass92,432 miles (+3,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    578655483153
    • NoteN/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipe metal ferrules slightly corroded

  18. Pass88,750 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,750 miles
    Test number
    488591102277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,677 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,677 miles
    Test number
    218423921442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,136 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    554072249358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,444 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    363614548394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,753 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    561071637389
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Fail72,745 miles (+3,720)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    820440237329
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass69,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    372667426315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T486 AYX

Does T486 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 AYX expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 AYX?
The MOT on T486 AYX expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 AYX done?
T486 AYX was recorded at 128,852 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 3,356 miles a year.
Has T486 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 AYX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T486 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 T486 AYX find?
T486 AYX passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy and corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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