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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T81 AYXMOT history

T81 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
68,636 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 AYX was last recorded at 68,636 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,500 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,636 miles
  • 2024 – 67,500 miles
  • 2023 – 63,569 miles
  • 2022 – 60,708 miles
  • 2021 – 60,660 miles
  • 2020 – 60,426 miles
  • 2019 – 59,682 miles
  • 2018 – 58,971 miles
  • 2017 – 58,222 miles
  • 2016 – 57,480 miles
  • 2015 – 56,033 miles
  • 2014 – 54,679 miles
  • 2013 – 53,428 miles
  • 2012 – 52,234 miles
  • 2011 – 51,056 miles
  • 2010 – 49,738 miles
  • 2009 – 48,396 miles
  • 2008 – 46,916 miles
  • 2007 – 43,949 miles
  • 2006 – 35,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,636 miles (+1,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    552324976861
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass67,500 miles (+3,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    603905436628
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass63,569 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,569 miles
    Test number
    756854652846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,708 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    107291033031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,660 miles (+234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,660 miles
    Test number
    192740669291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass60,426 miles (+744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    738447123317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,682 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    465077441567
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail59,682 miles (+711)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    399130437001
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,971 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    163024399627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    684223490879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail58,222 miles (+742)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    797113642598
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    276184700041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,480 miles (+1,447)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    946278710495
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass56,033 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    687741765007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres deteriorating Splits on outer edges

  15. Fail56,033 miles (+1,354)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    757951165042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres deteriorating Splits on outer edges

  16. Pass54,679 miles (+1,251)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    799459154029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres deteriorating on outer edges

  17. Pass53,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    335475863019
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail53,428 miles (+1,194)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    457074163045
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass52,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    927590162063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail52,234 miles (+1,178)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    986990362062
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass51,056 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    189672661488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,738 miles (+1,342)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    854813960053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth Headlamps have Condensation (not effecting beam pattern)

  23. Pass48,396 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    491722369069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass46,916 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    961535668096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,949 miles (+8,386)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,949 miles
    Test number
    232616267076
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low on tread
    • NoteSlight binding on nearside front wheel

  26. Pass35,563 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    622710266000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,562 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    444525956059
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
    • NoteOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about T81 AYX

Does T81 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 AYX expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 AYX?
The MOT on T81 AYX expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 AYX done?
T81 AYX was recorded at 68,636 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has T81 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 AYX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T81 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 T81 AYX find?
T81 AYX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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