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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T684 ARXMOT history

T684 ARX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,319 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T684 ARX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T684 ARX was last recorded at 152,319 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,794 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,319 miles
  • 2025 – 151,794 miles
  • 2024 – 151,700 miles
  • 2022 – 151,671 miles
  • 2021 – 150,921 miles
  • 2020 – 148,039 miles
  • 2019 – 141,904 miles
  • 2018 – 132,279 miles
  • 2017 – 127,674 miles
  • 2015 – 122,782 miles
  • 2013 – 121,499 miles
  • 2012 – 120,541 miles
  • 2011 – 116,798 miles
  • 2010 – 104,720 miles
  • 2009 – 92,610 miles
  • 2008 – 82,118 miles
  • 2007 – 76,746 miles
  • 2006 – 67,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,319 miles
  • AdvisoryInterior missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,319 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,319 miles
    Test number
    478725222252
    • AdvisoryInterior missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,794 miles (+94)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,794 miles
    Test number
    446997626140
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear view mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail151,700 miles3 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,700 miles
    Test number
    893235366993
    • DangerousLower Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point /sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point /sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak vehicle over heated at the end of the test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point /sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,700 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,700 miles
    Test number
    313128166252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,671 miles (+750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,671 miles
    Test number
    976787524591
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened vehicle lowered on coil overs (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass150,921 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,921 miles
    Test number
    781060114246
    • MinorHorn not working properly * (7.7 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,921 miles (+2,882)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,921 miles
    Test number
    523888108250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly * (7.7 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,039 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,039 miles
    Test number
    892792838686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,032 miles (+6,128)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    998186575084
    • DangerousFront Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative shocks touching wheels (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass141,904 miles (+9,625)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    141,904 miles
    Test number
    770623275128
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen bottom of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChasis Rails At Front Freshly Painted With Underseal.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower ARB Drop Link Bushes Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front, Rear Wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rose Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,279 miles (+4,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    401377914235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass127,674 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,674 miles
    Test number
    882910098997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,782 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    178276505120
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSeatbelts slow to retract

  14. Fail122,782 miles (+1,283)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    569556105181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSeatbelts slow to retract

  15. Pass121,499 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,499 miles
    Test number
    229616183172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail121,496 miles (+955)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    399491273195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Pass120,541 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    248847662470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  18. Fail120,541 miles (+3,743)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    249036762151
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Pass116,798 miles (+12,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    445281951168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail104,720 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    703653530174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass104,720 miles (+12,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    741953330197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,610 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,610 miles
    Test number
    770723439114
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail92,609 miles (+10,491)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    821592439113
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass82,118 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,118 miles
    Test number
    982802788121
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  25. Fail82,118 miles (+5,372)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,118 miles
    Test number
    433632388132
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  26. Pass76,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    371600767261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,746 miles (+9,746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    740260367232
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass67,000 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    991615056206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,995 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    122331756200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T684 ARX

Does T684 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T684 ARX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T684 ARX?
The MOT on T684 ARX is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T684 ARX done?
T684 ARX was recorded at 152,319 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has T684 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T684 ARX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T684 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 T684 ARX find?
T684 ARX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: interior missing; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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