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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T674 ARXMOT history

T674 ARX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,680 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T674 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T674 ARX was last recorded at 163,680 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,921 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,759 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,680 miles
  • 2024 – 160,921 miles
  • 2023 – 158,208 miles
  • 2022 – 156,075 miles
  • 2021 – 155,537 miles
  • 2020 – 155,055 miles
  • 2019 – 153,467 miles
  • 2018 – 148,590 miles
  • 2017 – 142,936 miles
  • 2016 – 137,697 miles
  • 2015 – 130,957 miles
  • 2013 – 118,705 miles
  • 2012 – 109,613 miles
  • 2011 – 100,745 miles
  • 2010 – 94,557 miles
  • 2009 – 87,335 miles
  • 2008 – 80,117 miles
  • 2007 – 72,450 miles
  • 2006 – 63,091 miles
  • 2005 – 55,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,680 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,680 miles
    Test number
    790618136173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass160,921 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,921 miles
    Test number
    201335188919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,208 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,208 miles
    Test number
    759949300507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,075 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,075 miles
    Test number
    216908622626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,537 miles
    Test number
    449883001188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 7 July 2021. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray, sill covers obscuring some testable items & underside muddy

  6. Fail155,537 miles (+482)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,537 miles
    Test number
    985999884216
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 7 July 2021. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray, sill covers obscuring some testable items & underside muddy

  7. Pass155,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    271256687066
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 15 July 2020. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & sills covers obscuring some testable components

  8. Fail155,055 miles (+1,588)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    311234413864
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 15 July 2020. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & sills covers obscuring some testable components

  9. Pass153,467 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,467 miles
    Test number
    656649345451
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray & sill cover obscuring some testable items

  10. Fail153,396 miles (+4,806)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,396 miles
    Test number
    382739477952
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray & sill cover obscuring some testable items

  11. Pass148,590 miles (+71)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,590 miles
    Test number
    652019503058
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail148,519 miles (+5,583)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,519 miles
    Test number
    201734242517
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass142,936 miles (+77)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,936 miles
    Test number
    644981939629
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre balding on inside edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-Tray & Sill covers fitted

  14. Fail142,859 miles (+5,162)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,859 miles
    Test number
    457332098564
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre balding on inside edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-Tray & Sill covers fitted

  15. Pass137,697 miles (+240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,697 miles
    Test number
    394240416410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

  16. Fail137,457 miles (+6,500)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,457 miles
    Test number
    635990156749
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

  17. Pass130,957 miles (+12,252)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    418580195162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSill covers

  18. Pass118,705 miles (+34)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    726338733343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnderside muddy

  19. Fail118,671 miles (+9,058)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    665643233383
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnderside muddy

  20. Pass109,613 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    777702262264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,745 miles (+31,862)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,745 miles
    Test number
    175209241265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    178708041268
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail100,728 miles (+6,171)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    778658041213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass94,557 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    331004040421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,335 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    711602859214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,318 miles (+7,201)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    842190259222
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass80,117 miles (+7,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    300418018205
    • 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)

  28. Pass72,450 miles (+9,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    382206327412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass63,091 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    184893636286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Fail62,977 miles (+7,487)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,977 miles
    Test number
    620317626294
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass55,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    632384335256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T674 ARX

Does T674 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T674 ARX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T674 ARX?
The MOT on T674 ARX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T674 ARX done?
T674 ARX was recorded at 163,680 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has T674 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T674 ARX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T674 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 T674 ARX find?
T674 ARX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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