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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T494 ARXMOT history

T494 ARX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,994 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 ARX was last recorded at 125,994 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2021: 106,508 miles, lower than 113,889 miles on 21 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,837 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,994 miles
  • 2024 – 125,837 miles
  • 2022 – 110,283 miles
  • 2021 – 106,508 miles
  • 2019 – 113,889 miles
  • 2018 – 111,550 miles
  • 2017 – 107,583 miles
  • 2016 – 103,642 miles
  • 2015 – 98,781 miles
  • 2014 – 93,778 miles
  • 2013 – 89,471 miles
  • 2012 – 85,785 miles
  • 2011 – 80,713 miles
  • 2010 – 76,581 miles
  • 2009 – 69,401 miles
  • 2008 – 63,120 miles
  • 2007 – 57,265 miles
  • 2006 – 50,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,994 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Bonnet stays missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,994 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    570250071124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,837 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    199039037768
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear has modified suspension fitted in the raised position giving negative camber
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres very close to wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, supporting panel work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, supporting panel work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Racing style seat fitted, fixed position
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just above minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside floor has slight damage and corrosion

  3. Fail125,837 miles (+8,550)1 major1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    608235335269
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear has modified suspension fitted in the raised position giving negative camber
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres very close to wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, supporting panel work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, supporting panel work (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Racing style seat fitted, fixed position
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just above minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and offside floor has slight damage and corrosion

  4. Pass117,287 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    672562138723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,283 miles (+3,775)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    659904213023
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays missing
    • AdvisoryFloor damaged but not excessive and structural rigidity is not affected
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Door corroded but not effecting usability and not weakened
    • AdvisoryN/S/R CV Boot weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear trailing arm pockets on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWeep from engine and PAS bottle

  6. Pass106,508 miles (-7,381)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,508 miles
    Test number
    568822782020
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    197960092791
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,889 miles (+2,339)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    955696121404
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,550 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    617808896368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail111,550 miles (+3,967)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    926785492554
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass107,583 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    658297623150
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,642 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    429524424550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,781 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    613052339150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass93,778 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,778 miles
    Test number
    207063724328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,652 miles (+4,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    458084414431
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass89,471 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    377413323388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail89,435 miles (+3,650)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    428698013429
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass85,785 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    278960212333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,713 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,713 miles
    Test number
    618304901329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,581 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    991378800379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,520 miles (+7,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,520 miles
    Test number
    812820600306
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass69,401 miles (+6,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    602030419346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass63,120 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    282647868294
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail63,114 miles (+5,849)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    873611768263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass57,265 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    280757567287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    330808426444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 ARX

Does T494 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 ARX is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 ARX?
The MOT on T494 ARX is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 ARX done?
T494 ARX was recorded at 125,994 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has T494 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 ARX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T494 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T494 ARX find?
T494 ARX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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