The road tax status for T486 AYX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for T486 AYX?

The MOT for T486 AYX is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of T486 AYX?

The recorded mileage for T486 AYX is 128,852 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T486 AYX ULEZ compliant?

No, T486 AYX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does T486 AYX have an outstanding safety recall?

No, T486 AYX has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

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1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · T486 AYX

T486 AYX

1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05/05/1999. Recorded mileage 128,852 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 18/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/09/2025

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Mileage: 128,852 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1895cc

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T486 AYX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
128,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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T486 AYX Mileage History

21/01/2022104,842 mi
26/08/2022105,187 mi+345 mi
02/09/2022105,198 mi+11 mi
29/08/2023111,449 mi+6,251 mi
20/09/2024128,852 mi+17,403 mi

Average of roughly 9,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

T486 AYX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 07:01

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T486 AYX) between January 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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