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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

T500 AXXMOT history

T500 AXX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,504 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 AXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 AXX was last recorded at 115,504 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 10,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,519 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,985 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,504 miles
  • 2024 – 104,519 miles
  • 2023 – 102,352 miles
  • 2022 – 101,321 miles
  • 2021 – 99,480 miles
  • 2020 – 97,656 miles
  • 2019 – 92,414 miles
  • 2018 – 87,899 miles
  • 2017 – 83,113 miles
  • 2016 – 76,665 miles
  • 2015 – 70,241 miles
  • 2014 – 67,006 miles
  • 2013 – 61,108 miles
  • 2012 – 55,200 miles
  • 2010 – 47,481 miles
  • 2009 – 36,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,504 miles (+10,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,504 miles
    Test number
    832762244217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    302807947824
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both reat stabilisers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,519 miles (+2,167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    977114212697
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both reat stabilisers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,352 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    730543330293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,348 miles (+1,027)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,348 miles
    Test number
    183340785465
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,321 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    547250742000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

  7. Fail101,305 miles (+1,825)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,305 miles
    Test number
    692090461737
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

  8. Pass99,480 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    696916863972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,656 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    844138568373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,633 miles (+5,219)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    884239869812
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    807920742669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,414 miles (+4,515)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    231689268210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass87,899 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    804060172604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,113 miles (+6,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    959515297154
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (slight) (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/30/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,665 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    659621426546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,241 miles (+3,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    556924015162
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,006 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    279094564196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,108 miles (+5,908)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,108 miles
    Test number
    846070163016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    388173662006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail55,200 miles (+7,719)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    145853462019
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass47,481 miles (+10,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    472072300319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail36,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    461413609471
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass36,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    830403409359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 AXX

Does T500 AXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 AXX expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 AXX?
The MOT on T500 AXX expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 AXX done?
T500 AXX was recorded at 115,504 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has T500 AXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 AXX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 AXX 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 T500 AXX find?
T500 AXX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipe; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar bushes; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn low, and 2 more.

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