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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T522 AYXMOT history

T522 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
105,121 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 AYX was last recorded at 105,121 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2018: 98,874 miles, lower than 978,874 miles on 30 Apr 2018.

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
104,618 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,121 miles
  • 2024 – 104,618 miles
  • 2019 – 101,996 miles
  • 2018 – 98,874 miles
  • 2016 – 94,785 miles
  • 2015 – 84,034 miles
  • 2014 – 74,537 miles
  • 2013 – 63,182 miles
  • 2012 – 55,117 miles
  • 2011 – 46,323 miles
  • 2010 – 38,280 miles
  • 2009 – 31,792 miles
  • 2008 – 30,197 miles
  • 2007 – 27,025 miles
  • 2006 – 23,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,121 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,121 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,121 miles
    Test number
    545969733081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  2. Pass104,618 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    512480458382
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail104,618 miles (+2,622)17 major21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    689322776583
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear sensor broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has water in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has water in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass101,996 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,996 miles
    Test number
    873868634768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail101,961 miles (+3,087)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    265783692215
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,874 miles (-880,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    882494469262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  7. Fail978,874 miles (+884,089)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    978,874 miles
    Test number
    621856242875
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass94,785 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    520141824409
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  9. Fail94,781 miles (+10,747)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    179107464924
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass84,034 miles (+179)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,034 miles
    Test number
    969382715101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail83,855 miles (+9,318)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,855 miles
    Test number
    878435505191
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass74,537 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    217775714160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail74,537 miles (+11,355)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    855495914158
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass63,182 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    968917703198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Fail63,182 miles (+8,065)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    359317003119
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass55,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    187741412113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,117 miles (+8,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    206311612183
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    986706311155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,319 miles (+8,039)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    257096511192
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,280 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    844370810142
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail38,229 miles (+6,437)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    262843900134
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail31,792 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,792 miles
    Test number
    104244009149
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low and outer wall deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight outer wall deterioration

  23. Pass31,792 miles (+1,595)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,792 miles
    Test number
    204074609198
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low and outer wall deteriorating
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight outer wall deterioration

  24. Pass30,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    291101158440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,732 miles (+79,707)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    921151558153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light staying on

  26. Pass27,025 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,025 miles
    Test number
    683985547115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    220541356411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T522 AYX

Does T522 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 AYX expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 AYX?
The MOT on T522 AYX expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 AYX done?
T522 AYX was recorded at 105,121 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has T522 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 AYX has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T522 AYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T522 AYX find?
T522 AYX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields.

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