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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T51 AYXMOT history

T51 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,533 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 AYX was last recorded at 132,533 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,955 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
3,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,533 miles
  • 2024 – 131,955 miles
  • 2023 – 131,448 miles
  • 2022 – 125,987 miles
  • 2021 – 122,655 miles
  • 2020 – 122,373 miles
  • 2019 – 121,211 miles
  • 2018 – 120,422 miles
  • 2017 – 119,821 miles
  • 2016 – 118,482 miles
  • 2015 – 117,320 miles
  • 2014 – 115,551 miles
  • 2013 – 111,554 miles
  • 2012 – 109,539 miles
  • 2011 – 106,920 miles
  • 2010 – 103,168 miles
  • 2009 – 98,513 miles
  • 2008 – 88,983 miles
  • 2007 – 80,847 miles
  • 2006 – 68,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,533 miles (+578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    478468634945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,955 miles (+507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,955 miles
    Test number
    240902371697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,448 miles (+5,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    589331720341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass125,987 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    245004022405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly a hose around base of resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail125,987 miles (+3,332)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,987 miles
    Test number
    657854944264
    • MajorFuel system component leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly a hose around base of resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass122,655 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    831850026977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,373 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    462846597762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,211 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,211 miles
    Test number
    458907199516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    696461850405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,422 miles (+601)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    344169565980
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass119,821 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    111508582724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass118,482 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,482 miles
    Test number
    679714854557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,320 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    819259095082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass115,551 miles (+81)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,551 miles
    Test number
    198118674049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s headlamp lense cracked
    • NoteN/s/r secondary side light not working, primary working ok

  15. Fail115,470 miles (+3,916)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    935102574064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s headlamp lense cracked
    • NoteN/s/r secondary side light not working, primary working ok

  16. Pass111,554 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    659388373033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass109,539 miles (+2,619)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    478878162038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass106,920 miles (+3,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    458374271090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass103,168 miles (+4,655)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    852170870066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise font washer week

  20. Fail98,513 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,513 miles
    Test number
    133445879466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail or similar in tread

  21. Pass98,513 miles (+9,530)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,513 miles
    Test number
    633285879003
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail or similar in tread

  22. Pass88,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    912090988042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,983 miles (+8,136)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    613870388008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake sensor wire broken

  24. Pass80,847 miles (+12,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    794109787093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass68,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    112525376077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 AYX

Does T51 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 AYX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T51 AYX?
The MOT on T51 AYX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 AYX done?
T51 AYX was recorded at 132,533 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
Has T51 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 AYX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 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 T51 AYX find?
T51 AYX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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