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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T537 ARXMOT history

T537 ARX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
69,587 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T537 ARX was last recorded at 69,587 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,586 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 69,587 miles
  • 2020 – 66,244 miles
  • 2019 – 61,463 miles
  • 2018 – 57,168 miles
  • 2017 – 53,692 miles
  • 2016 – 50,655 miles
  • 2015 – 46,977 miles
  • 2014 – 42,565 miles
  • 2013 – 39,043 miles
  • 2012 – 35,999 miles
  • 2011 – 32,190 miles
  • 2010 – 28,240 miles
  • 2009 – 24,633 miles
  • 2008 – 17,774 miles
  • 2007 – 14,621 miles
  • 2006 – 14,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,587 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    732402740801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail69,586 miles (+3,342)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    110100232475
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,244 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    687098669166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,243 miles (+4,780)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,243 miles
    Test number
    671616841781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    400998227081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail61,463 miles (+4,295)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    858146674267
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    547940547227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail57,168 miles (+3,476)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    994603835003
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    679029746244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,692 miles (+3,037)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    431034923447
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass50,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    503109466039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,655 miles (+3,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    935314340620
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    725336713827
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail46,977 miles (+4,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    973814134363
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,565 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,565 miles
    Test number
    256601724379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    488352433451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,043 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    629542333368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    299119512339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail35,999 miles (+3,809)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    556107212313
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust mounting rusted through

  20. Pass32,190 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    156063921290
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NotePlastic covering both outer sill panels
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteWear to both front brake discs

  21. Fail32,165 miles (+3,925)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,165 miles
    Test number
    326603521482
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NotePlastic covering both outer sill panels
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteWear to both front brake discs

  22. Pass28,240 miles (+3,607)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,240 miles
    Test number
    150816040164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  23. Pass24,633 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    220630749153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,774 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,774 miles
    Test number
    771204258187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,621 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,621 miles
    Test number
    180235637104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,434 miles
    Test number
    804050536186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T537 ARX

Does T537 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T537 ARX expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T537 ARX?
The MOT on T537 ARX expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T537 ARX done?
T537 ARX was recorded at 69,587 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has T537 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 ARX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T537 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 T537 ARX find?
T537 ARX passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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