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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T488 AYXMOT history

T488 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,247 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 AYX was last recorded at 62,247 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,829 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
1,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,247 miles
  • 2024 – 60,829 miles
  • 2023 – 59,139 miles
  • 2022 – 58,001 miles
  • 2021 – 57,135 miles
  • 2020 – 56,539 miles
  • 2019 – 55,052 miles
  • 2018 – 53,650 miles
  • 2017 – 51,703 miles
  • 2016 – 49,608 miles
  • 2015 – 47,819 miles
  • 2014 – 45,188 miles
  • 2013 – 43,363 miles
  • 2012 – 41,525 miles
  • 2011 – 39,645 miles
  • 2010 – 36,649 miles
  • 2009 – 34,814 miles
  • 2008 – 32,939 miles
  • 2007 – 30,630 miles
  • 2006 – 27,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,247 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,247 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    759925828027
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,829 miles (+1,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    777681597968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,139 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    979801209094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail59,131 miles (+1,130)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    585320451685
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass58,001 miles (+866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    614935171135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,135 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    120995908498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,131 miles (+592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    828519838606
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,539 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    403846134478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,537 miles (+1,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    339129540785
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass55,052 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    761426503903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,650 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,650 miles
    Test number
    658061824004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall in poor conditions

  12. Pass51,703 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    956907864093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass49,608 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    985491298755
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass47,819 miles (+2,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    915923535167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass45,188 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    545522734191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,363 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    226031743181
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass41,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,525 miles
    Test number
    289368532194
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail41,516 miles (+1,871)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    795658132198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front has cracks on outer wall

  19. Pass39,645 miles (+2,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    587571831122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,649 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    802788030134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    732479539124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,814 miles (+1,875)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    150119439159
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass32,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,939 miles
    Test number
    542016438184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,939 miles (+2,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,939 miles
    Test number
    573136538171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass30,630 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    633120957125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,508 miles (+2,636)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    434625947174
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    863555736174
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T488 AYX

Does T488 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 AYX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T488 AYX?
The MOT on T488 AYX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 AYX done?
T488 AYX was recorded at 62,247 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
Has T488 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 AYX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T488 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 T488 AYX find?
T488 AYX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both inner.

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