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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T635 AYXMOT history

T635 AYX is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
141,169 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T635 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T635 AYX was last recorded at 141,169 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,287 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
2,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,169 miles
  • 2024 – 139,287 miles
  • 2023 – 135,238 miles
  • 2022 – 132,596 miles
  • 2021 – 128,393 miles
  • 2020 – 127,862 miles
  • 2018 – 124,499 miles
  • 2017 – 123,455 miles
  • 2016 – 119,595 miles
  • 2014 – 115,432 miles
  • 2013 – 110,087 miles
  • 2011 – 110,047 miles
  • 2010 – 109,151 miles
  • 2009 – 108,169 miles
  • 2008 – 106,434 miles
  • 2007 – 101,976 miles
  • 2006 – 96,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,169 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront brace bar corroded & holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 ....

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,169 miles (+1,882)12 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    853847751228
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brace bar corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,287 miles (+4,049)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    840718858360
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,238 miles (+2,642)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,238 miles
    Test number
    943164020188
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all an D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,596 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,596 miles
    Test number
    670400769373
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail132,596 miles (+4,203)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,596 miles
    Test number
    984050163817
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass128,393 miles (+531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,393 miles
    Test number
    653125016069
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,862 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,862 miles
    Test number
    116402783501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass124,499 miles (+1,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,499 miles
    Test number
    365556646415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,455 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    258728141758
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail123,455 miles (+3,860)4 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    210506941859
    • FailureLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass119,595 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,595 miles
    Test number
    823429554543
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes signs of wear
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers deteriated

  12. Fail119,583 miles (+4,151)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    267660631649
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes signs of wear
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers deteriated

  13. Pass115,432 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,432 miles
    Test number
    709740354300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    697419693163
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail110,087 miles (+40)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    465046293126
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,047 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,047 miles
    Test number
    357104201300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,151 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    610859520297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,169 miles (+1,735)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    323781139258
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight corrosion both front brake pipes and near side rear brake pipe;

  19. Pass106,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    832382438258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,434 miles (+4,458)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    374712038421
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded; rear brake discs corred; near side rear brake pipe corroded(close to failure)

  21. Pass101,976 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,976 miles
    Test number
    990439227278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly deteriated

  22. Fail101,975 miles (+5,807)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    991886827213
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly deteraited

  23. Pass96,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    470666626232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T635 AYX

Does T635 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T635 AYX expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T635 AYX?
The MOT on T635 AYX expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T635 AYX done?
T635 AYX was recorded at 141,169 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,345 miles a year.
Has T635 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T635 AYX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T635 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 T635 AYX find?
T635 AYX failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust system insecure; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 14 more.

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