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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T515 ARXMOT history

T515 ARX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,327 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 ARX was last recorded at 124,327 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,012 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,327 miles
  • 2025 – 124,012 miles
  • 2023 – 123,215 miles
  • 2022 – 122,902 miles
  • 2021 – 122,123 miles
  • 2019 – 121,237 miles
  • 2017 – 119,424 miles
  • 2016 – 115,139 miles
  • 2015 – 110,995 miles
  • 2014 – 104,776 miles
  • 2013 – 95,758 miles
  • 2011 – 91,175 miles
  • 2010 – 84,891 miles
  • 2009 – 79,949 miles
  • 2008 – 74,282 miles
  • 2007 – 70,856 miles
  • 2006 – 67,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,327 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills/jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,327 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,327 miles
    Test number
    365226118497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,012 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    567675706081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail123,948 miles (+733)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    176719710519
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass123,215 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    570976335131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    933991709888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,902 miles (+68)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    131674849665
    • DangerousCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Fail122,834 miles (+711)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    970691732134
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor area by bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor area by bottom arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,123 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,123 miles
    Test number
    392997816695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail122,096 miles (+859)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,096 miles
    Test number
    689497366938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    535423708065
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust support missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail121,237 miles (+29)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    622286340153
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust support missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail121,208 miles (+1,784)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,208 miles
    Test number
    491095636478
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,424 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,424 miles
    Test number
    690038228901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer outer Layer Corroded

  14. Fail119,420 miles (+4,281)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,420 miles
    Test number
    298303075236
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking points (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking points (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer outer Layer Corroded

  15. Pass115,139 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    394899464312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass110,995 miles (+6,219)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    935750985184
    • NoteAll jack points corroded
    • NoteRear silenser outer skin peeling

  17. Pass104,776 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    885574964107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass95,758 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    185664803478
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail95,758 miles (+4,583)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    385754403009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass91,175 miles (+6,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    589345751399
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass84,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    282938210201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,891 miles (+4,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    320248810440
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass79,949 miles (+5,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    500609109219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass74,282 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    932961508232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,856 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,856 miles
    Test number
    381773497179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    580922486105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T515 ARX

Does T515 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T515 ARX is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T515 ARX?
The MOT on T515 ARX is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T515 ARX done?
T515 ARX was recorded at 124,327 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has T515 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 ARX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T515 ARX 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 T515 ARX find?
T515 ARX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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