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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T504 AYXMOT history

T504 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,871 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T504 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T504 AYX was last recorded at 152,871 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 7,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,570 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,301 miles
Average per year
5,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,871 miles
  • 2024 – 145,570 miles
  • 2023 – 139,345 miles
  • 2022 – 138,160 miles
  • 2021 – 135,593 miles
  • 2020 – 133,836 miles
  • 2019 – 131,370 miles
  • 2018 – 128,379 miles
  • 2016 – 123,460 miles
  • 2015 – 123,125 miles
  • 2014 – 110,979 miles
  • 2013 – 103,172 miles
  • 2012 – 96,008 miles
  • 2011 – 91,669 miles
  • 2010 – 81,886 miles
  • 2009 – 69,783 miles
  • 2008 – 58,916 miles
  • 2007 – 50,353 miles
  • 2006 – 43,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front tyre worn to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,871 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    533003710938
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,871 miles (+7,301)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    702934100176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,570 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,570 miles
    Test number
    224042169019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass139,345 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,345 miles
    Test number
    642001659492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,160 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,160 miles
    Test number
    649793633495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to legal limit

  6. Fail138,154 miles (+2,561)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,154 miles
    Test number
    740514586390
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to legal limit

  7. Pass135,593 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    392957760116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail135,573 miles (+1,737)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,573 miles
    Test number
    430226739897
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass133,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,836 miles
    Test number
    638661272784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail133,836 miles (+2,466)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,836 miles
    Test number
    981094452613
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass131,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    184643486431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail131,370 miles (+2,991)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    326812594790
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass128,379 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,379 miles
    Test number
    742540357492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,460 miles (+335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    301598728287
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail123,125 miles (+12,146)15 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    156075030146
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure fixing loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass110,979 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    247367694455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail110,604 miles (+7,432)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,604 miles
    Test number
    876978284133
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass103,172 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    116651893152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,066 miles (+7,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    197724383150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,008 miles (+4,339)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    137975682165
    • NotePlay in n/s/ front ball joint
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  21. Pass91,669 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    799601381130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brakes in poor condition!!!!!!

  22. Fail91,669 miles (+9,783)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    167411581172
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brakes in poor condition!!!!!!

  23. Pass81,886 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    673468160102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,884 miles (+1,294)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    481725560174
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  25. Pass80,590 miles (+10,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    530157930021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    481923049048
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  27. Fail69,783 miles (+10,867)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    282252849037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  28. Pass58,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,916 miles
    Test number
    512746538054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,916 miles (+8,563)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,916 miles
    Test number
    660176138095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass50,353 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    881803447023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    160161246427
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T504 AYX

Does T504 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T504 AYX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T504 AYX?
The MOT on T504 AYX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T504 AYX done?
T504 AYX was recorded at 152,871 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
Has T504 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T504 AYX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T504 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 T504 AYX find?
T504 AYX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush.

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