BMW M3
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc
T722 ARXMOT history
T722 ARX is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 128,805 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T722 ARX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T722 ARX was last recorded at 128,805 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jun 2019: 114,690 miles, lower than 117,616 miles on 15 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,645 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,160 miles
- Average per year
- 3,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,805 miles
- 2025 – 125,645 miles
- 2024 – 122,503 miles
- 2022 – 119,987 miles
- 2021 – 118,059 miles
- 2020 – 116,210 miles
- 2019 – 114,690 miles
- 2018 – 117,616 miles
- 2017 – 110,957 miles
- 2016 – 106,181 miles
- 2015 – 100,465 miles
- 2014 – 95,773 miles
- 2013 – 87,697 miles
- 2012 – 79,221 miles
- 2011 – 70,838 miles
- 2010 – 68,663 miles
- 2009 – 65,960 miles
- 2008 – 60,032 miles
- 2007 – 58,761 miles
- 2006 – 56,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,805 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,805 miles (+3,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 128,805 miles
- Test number
- 770286320461
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,645 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,645 miles
- Test number
- 944603009803
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 122,503 miles
- Test number
- 276129903757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,503 miles (+2,516)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,503 miles
- Test number
- 943647246474
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,987 miles (+1,928)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 119,987 miles
- Test number
- 163859617758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass118,059 miles (+1,849)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,059 miles
- Test number
- 908926910640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small Split On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass116,210 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,210 miles
- Test number
- 734456937910
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around offside and nearside jacking points not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Fail116,210 miles2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,210 miles
- Test number
- 109825840186
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around offside and nearside jacking points not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 782246485862
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion arount jacking point not excessive at present
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around jacking point not excessive at present
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear sills under sill covers doesnt appear to be excessive but cant see beyond covers
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Fail114,690 miles2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,690 miles
- Test number
- 912998052764
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion arount jacking point not excessive at present
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion around jacking point not excessive at present
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear sills under sill covers doesnt appear to be excessive but cant see beyond covers
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 214399632649
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail117,616 miles (+6,659)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,616 miles
- Test number
- 798014118647
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floorpan (5.2.6)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,957 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 110,957 miles
- Test number
- 705730462509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
Fail110,950 miles (+4,769)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,950 miles
- Test number
- 788084010996
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)
Pass106,181 miles (+5,716)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,181 miles
- Test number
- 280473045881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,465 miles (+4,692)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,465 miles
- Test number
- 316112205124
- NoteRear brake pipes becoming heavily corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass95,773 miles (+8,076)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 95,773 miles
- Test number
- 635163904111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/S/F tyre wearing outer edges
Pass87,697 miles (+8,476)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 209751903431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,221 miles (+8,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,221 miles
- Test number
- 479336092003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass70,838 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 70,838 miles
- Test number
- 108768891415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,663 miles
- Test number
- 943716680219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,663 miles (+2,703)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,663 miles
- Test number
- 351016980443
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,960 miles
- Test number
- 452064599215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,960 miles (+5,442)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,960 miles
- Test number
- 980094299202
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePs pipe corroded,slight play in front wheel bearings,springs and shockers corroded
- NoteUnder body covered by plastic trim,brakepipes greased,unable to see springs fully,front discs corroded
Pass60,518 miles (+486)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,518 miles
- Test number
- 864063339189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear registration plate starting to de-laminate
Pass60,032 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 60,032 miles
- Test number
- 171265648163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,761 miles (+2,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 58,761 miles
- Test number
- 262167497024
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass56,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 56,533 miles
- Test number
- 400784776030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T722 ARX
- Does T722 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T722 ARX is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T722 ARX?
- The MOT on T722 ARX is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T722 ARX done?
- T722 ARX was recorded at 128,805 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,557 miles a year.
- Has T722 ARX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T722 ARX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T722 ARX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T722 ARX find?
- T722 ARX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping.
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