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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T779 ARXMOT history

T779 ARX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
136,999 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 ARX was last recorded at 136,999 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2022: 136,774 miles, lower than 137,219 miles on 1 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,960 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,999 miles
  • 2022 – 136,774 miles
  • 2020 – 137,219 miles
  • 2019 – 126,861 miles
  • 2018 – 126,436 miles
  • 2016 – 121,800 miles
  • 2015 – 109,754 miles
  • 2014 – 106,159 miles
  • 2013 – 102,115 miles
  • 2012 – 97,587 miles
  • 2010 – 95,393 miles
  • 2009 – 87,940 miles
  • 2008 – 82,708 miles
  • 2006 – 81,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,999 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,999 miles
    Test number
    536945144146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail136,960 miles (+186)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,960 miles
    Test number
    442464900986
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Fail136,774 miles (-445)15 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,774 miles
    Test number
    778593131842
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    227279238886
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail137,219 miles (+10,358)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,219 miles
    Test number
    826108799109
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass126,861 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,861 miles
    Test number
    831123735957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has free travel

  7. Pass126,436 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,436 miles
    Test number
    159225315119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,800 miles (+12,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    380742780791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,754 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,754 miles
    Test number
    592648748054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,159 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    349225024230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,115 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    319755413242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  12. Pass102,115 miles (+4,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,115 miles
    Test number
    679715613201
    • 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)

  13. Pass97,587 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    356571522264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,393 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    133359340159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,940 miles (+5,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,940 miles
    Test number
    893567899079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,708 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    252948298087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    853593896147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T779 ARX

Does T779 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T779 ARX expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T779 ARX?
The MOT on T779 ARX expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T779 ARX done?
T779 ARX was recorded at 136,999 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has T779 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 ARX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T779 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T779 ARX find?
T779 ARX passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; offside front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch.

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