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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T57 ARXMOT history

T57 ARX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
73,063 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 ARX was last recorded at 73,063 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,063 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,063 miles
  • 2023 – 73,036 miles
  • 2022 – 72,793 miles
  • 2018 – 72,550 miles
  • 2016 – 70,517 miles
  • 2015 – 69,212 miles
  • 2014 – 68,775 miles
  • 2013 – 68,189 miles
  • 2012 – 67,744 miles
  • 2011 – 67,010 miles
  • 2010 – 66,201 miles
  • 2009 – 64,491 miles
  • 2008 – 60,992 miles
  • 2007 – 55,694 miles
  • 2006 – 49,376 miles
  • 2005 – 43,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,063 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting lowRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2018

  • Offside Rear bake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,063 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    165030700701
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,063 miles (+27)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    237815035866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective white light (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  3. Pass73,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    348560681898
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  4. Fail73,036 miles (+243)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    973795265465
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Pass72,793 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    379623703189
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  6. Fail72,792 miles (+242)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    746142982551
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  7. Pass72,550 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    821095757314
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCould not fully inspect rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  8. Fail72,548 miles (+2,031)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    161830190122
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCould not fully inspect rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  9. Pass70,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,517 miles
    Test number
    107146136348
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail70,515 miles (+1,303)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    897754688912
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass69,212 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    752445685585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAir bag indicator lamp on dash dose not display (bulb missing)
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s/f - n/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

  12. Fail69,201 miles (+426)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    242677591034
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s/f - n/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

  13. Pass68,775 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    918698824324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,189 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    208510493231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,185 miles (+441)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    267418583220
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass67,744 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    156490292226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades split but still clears screen

  17. Fail67,737 miles (+727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    766050592206
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades split but still clears screen

  18. Pass67,010 miles (+23)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    328410691297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f sidewall cracked no cords exposed

  19. Fail66,987 miles (+786)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    809423561268
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass66,201 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    223106960256
    • NoteREAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED--CENTRE GEARBOX SUPPORT MTG BROKEN--FRT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

  21. Fail66,201 miles (+1,710)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    122306360218
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED--CENTRE GEARBOX SUPPORT MTG BROKEN--FRT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

  22. Pass64,491 miles (+3,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    634254059280
    • NoteBOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO HOSES CORRODED--RATTLE CLIP MISSING N/S/R CALIPER

  23. Pass60,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    374996458294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,992 miles (+5,298)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    890275658257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass55,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    400526357257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,694 miles (+6,318)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    584426957228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES

  27. Pass49,376 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    924936226201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    482317025297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T57 ARX

Does T57 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 ARX expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 ARX?
The MOT on T57 ARX expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 ARX done?
T57 ARX was recorded at 73,063 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 1,512 miles a year.
Has T57 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 ARX has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T57 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 T57 ARX find?
T57 ARX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake discs corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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